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Corticosteroids (Hormonal preparations)

Corticosteroids are drugs related to cortisol, a hormone produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids are used primarily as anti-inflammatories but could be also used for treating some malignancies or natural hormone deficiency. Corticosteroid Drugs Include: Betamethasone (Celestone), Budesonide (Entocort EC), Cortisone (Cortone), Dexamethasone (Decadron), Hydrocortisone (Cortef), Prednisolone (Prelone), Prednisone (Deltasone) and Triamcinolone (Kenacort, Kenalog).

prednisone dosage

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Hi. My brother has a hormonal disorder and was prescribed with Prednisone. I think that he takes too much of it, but he says he must take Prednisone every day. Is there anybody who could tell me more about Prednisone dosage?

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Back pain lumbar epidural effect on oral contraceptives

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I am 22 years old and I just recieved my first lumbar epidural two days ago for three ruptured discs. I was wondering if it is going to weaken the effectiveness of my OrthoTricyclenLo? I began taking it to regulate my periods at age twelve but have also recently been using it for contraceptive...

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steroid shot for allergies; safe while breastfeeding?

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I am nursing my 13 month old son. I got a steroid shot for my allergies yesterday. Is it safe to continue nursing him or are there any harmful side effects to him?

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Heavy peroids due to steroids

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I am a 35 year old female with Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. I take steroids to replace lost cortisol. When asking my endocrinologist if it's safe to have this surgery done they just said it was my choice. I want the surgery done because of the chronic steroid usage my peroids are very heavy so...

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chrons disease/prednisone causing mood swings

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my girlfriend has chrons disease was diagnosed sept. 08 and has been on prednisone since. It has really changed her she used to be a really friendly person, loving, and always in my face. Now she is very snappy and goes from sad to happy in a matter of minutes. Besides this she has high blood...

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CORTIZONE SHOTS. THE TRUTH.

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I WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT CORTIZONE SHOTS IN YOUR LOWER LUMBAR..DOCTORS DON'T TELL YOU EVERYTHING ABOUT WHAT THEY WANT YOU TO DO...I READ SOME OF THE POSTINGS ON THIS SUBJECT AND IT WASN'T A POSITIVE EFFECT FOR ANY OF THEM THEY ASK THE SAME QUESTION I HAVE BEEN TRING TO FIND OUT AND THAT IS WHY...

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effects on the heart after cortizone shots to the knees

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please tell me if cortizone shots can affect your heart. I was told by a friend that when I am getting my cortizone shots for my knees (about every 4-6 mos. ) that I am hurting my heart...

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Is it safe to get pregnant after an epidural steroid injecti

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I have a herniated and a bulging disc from a trauma. I had an epidural steroid injection back in June 08 and responded very well. I am now experiencing discomfort again and would like to receive another injection. My husband and I have recently decided that we are ready to start trying to conceive....

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wysolone during pregnancy

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can we use wysolone 30mg every day during pregnancy ?

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I have a herniated disc

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have problem w/l4&5,from all that I've read there is no cure all or for thaT MATTER NOTHING THAT REALLY LASTS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME,OR A CURE, would this be correct?

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