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

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Low strength steroid

Brands

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

Generic Drug

Hydrocortisone

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Slow heart rate

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What is hydrocortisone used for?

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Hydrocortisone?

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A 48-year old asked:

How are cortisone and hydrocortisone different?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Whate is differance between dexamethasone and hydrocortisone?

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A 38-year old female asked:

I have a fractured sesamoid, is Cortizone (hydrocortisone) shot only treatment?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is hydrocortisone butyrate for?

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A 42-year old asked:

What's hydrocortisone butyrate used for?

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A female asked:

What should I do, my skin is addicted to hydrocortisone?

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A 36-year old asked:

What is the treatment for cortizone (hydrocortisone) overdose?

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A 41-year old asked:

Could it be bad to apply cortizone (hydrocortisone) 10 everyday?

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A 41-year old asked:

Is this hydrocortisone 2.5% a mild medication or a strong medication?

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A 49-year old female asked:

Can a cortizone (hydrocortisone) shot repair a manicus tare?

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A 41-year old asked:

What is the duration of injected solu-cortef (hydrocortisone)?

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A 39-year old asked:

Why is hydrocortisone given for chest pain?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Is cortef (hydrocortisone) a reasonable treatment for CFS?

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A 30-year old asked:

Should i use hydrocortisone around my eyes?

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A 48-year old asked:

Hydrocortisone to heal acne scabs?

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A 30-year old asked:

hydrocortisone acetate, and stress.?

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A 38-year old asked:

Does hydrocortisone help with dark spots?

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A female asked:

Can skin become addicted to hydrocortisone?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can hydrocortisone clear up a rash overnight?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is hydrocortisone safe to use on the anal area?

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A female asked:

It is okay to use hydrocortisone once a day for a month?

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A 35-year old asked:

Does anyone know where i can get hydrocortisone or cortisone 10 mg tablets?

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A 43-year old asked:

What are the side affects of getting several cortizone (hydrocortisone) shots?

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A 30-year old asked:

I accidentally used hydrocortisone to clean my teeth. Will anything bad happen?

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A 53-year old male asked:

Do cortizone (hydrocortisone) patches hurt if you continue to use then compaied to a cortizone (hydrocortisone) injection...

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A 20-year old asked:

i have this red bump near my anal it gets itchy and ive been trying cortizone (hydrocortisone) on. but should i check it out?

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A 50-year old female asked:

I forgot to take my 10 mg tab of hydrocortisone tonight. later in the eve was exhausted is that normal ? Was the 20 mg I took in the am used up?

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A 42-year old male asked:

Would using OTC 1% hydrocortisone on the anus for two months 4 times a day do damage to the skin that is irreversible?What would be the complications?

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