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Cortizone

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Cortizone is a low strength steroid which is a kind of topical steroid (skin-related medication).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Low strength steroid

Brands

Hycort • Hytone • Dermolate • Synacort • Cetacrot • Acticort • Hydrocortisone cream • Cortaid • Corticaine • Cort dome • Cortef • Solucortef • Nupercainal • Solu-cortef • Biocort • CORTAJECT • Covocort • Daktacort • Dilucort • Mylocort • Otosporin • Procutan

Generic Drug

Hydrocortisone

Side Effects

Common

Spinning sensation
Itchy rash
Increased sweating
Nausea
Thin skin
Pain
Feeling anxious
Dizziness
Itching or burning
Headache
Heartburn
Vomiting
Excessive sweating
Rectal bleeding
Mood swings
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Muscle weakness
Itchy skin

Serious

Slow heart rate

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Why won't my dermatitis go away with the cortisone cream?

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Doctors, do you think I can die from a cortisone injection?

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Are cortisone shots ever done in the lower back? Please help

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Can you tell me is short term cortisone treatment dangerous?

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Hydro-cortisone contribute to lines and wrinkles, is this true?

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What side effects are commonly associated with cortisone shots?

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My tailbone was broken 9 mth ago can I take cortisone injection?

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Is it common to get cortisone shots for a tear in the rotator cuff?

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Will a partial thickness shoulder tear heal with cortisone & physio?

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I just had an injection of cortisone in my stye what should I expect?

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Is it possible for a herniated disk to heal itself after 3 cortisone?

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