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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. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Low strength steroid

Brands

Nupercainal • Cortef • Solucortef • Hycort • Hytone • Hydrocortisone cream • Synacort • Cetacrot • Acticort • Dermolate

Generic Drug

Hydrocortisone

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Slow heart rate

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Do cortisone shots work for ankles

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How bad do ankle cortisone shots hurt?

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Can you get a cortisone shot in the ankle?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Can you have a cortisone shot for a bad back?

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A 21-year old asked:

Is cortisone effective in treating cellulitis?

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A 29-year old asked:

Can I apply OTC cortisone to my child's scalp?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Will a cortisone shot help radial and cubical syndrome ?

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A 43-year old asked:

Is redness of face a side effect of a cortisone injection?

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A 44-year old female asked:

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

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A 47-year old asked:

Is it a bad idea to drink alcohol when i am taking cortisone?

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A 34-year old asked:

Will a cortisone injection help fix or relieve a bulging disc?

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A 41-year old asked:

What side effects are commonly associated with cortisone shots?

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A 49-year old asked:

Is there a limit to how oral cortisone is prescribed for sciatica?

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A 51-year old female asked:

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

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A 31-year old asked:

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

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A 43-year old female asked:

Had cortisone jab 4 days ago now arm is swollen warm and sore is this normal ?

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A 28-year old asked:

How many cortisone shots should one have? Ive had 3 in my shoulder since september

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A 52-year old female asked:

Is there a length of time I should wait in between cortisone shots in my shoulder?

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A 31-year old female asked:

can I use hydro cortisone cream in the opening of my vagina for redness and irritation?

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A 32-year old asked:

How can i reverse the side effects of long usage of cortisone ointment on face? Scrub it?

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A 38-year old asked:

I got a shot of cortisone 5 or 6 days before labs for polymyositis, will it effect the results?

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A 62-year old female asked:

Still flushed in face after four days from cortisone shot in shoulder. How long might this last?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can someone please explain to me some things about cortisone shots like risks and benefits/side effects, etc?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can an injection of cortisone for wrist pain cause the skin to break down & bleed both underneath the skin & through the wound?

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A 18-year old male asked:

Is there any research supporting the use of cortisone injections to thin the patella as treatment of patellafemoral pain syndrome.

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A 65-year old asked:

Had cortisone injection 8 days ago in my shoulder . Have huge bruise and it hurts worse than before the injection, Is this unusual?

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A female asked:

My 7 month old baby has rosacea. Does this go away with time or is there something that needs to be done to get rid of it? tried cortisone 10.

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A 21-year old asked:

My doctor has suggested acortisone injectionfor my back. I have heard that cortisone is bad for you. What are the risks of having a cortisone

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A 34-year old male asked:

I was prescribed cortisone cream for my face for only 7 days, what happens if I use it for longer time,for sever redness. It just cleared 75% of it.

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