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).

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Driving after getting a cortisone injection

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I am getting the injection in another town and l was wondering if there was any real problems about driving home. The injection will be in my shoulder and l would be driving for about an hour on a main highway before l get home. Is it safe to do?

by Trouble over a year ago

over a year ago by Trouble

Can I be allergic to cortisone?

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I have great problem with seasonal allergies. I always have antihistamine in my purse. Fortunately, it has never happened to me to get really serious allergy attack. I wonder if I can be allergic to cortisone. As I know that it is part of the first aid. What do you think?

by valentijn38046 over a year ago

over a year ago by munmro38595

is OK to treat psoriasis w prednisone?

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Hi, my mother is 43 years old and she is suffering from psoriasis for several years. In the last few months her condition get worse and she went to see her doctor. He told her to continue with using prednisone and tell her to come back in a month. I would like to know if it all right to use...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by kaleena31498

corticosteroids effectivness in lupus treatment

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I am interested in corticosteroids effectivness in lupus treatment. I have been diagnosed with it last month and I must admit, I still haven't got used to a fact that I have a illness that will follow me until the end of my life. Well, perhaps they will find a cure in next decade or so, hope never...

by kristoffer31502 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Is beclomethasone dipropionate steroid?

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Cataflam applied directly into the muscle by injection shot in a very short time relieves from the pain. Basic function is analgesic and anti inflammatory effect. It belongs to non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. If you are not satisfied with the effect of this medication and the way it effects...

by mal42277 over a year ago

over a year ago by junie34326

corticosteroids vs NSAIDs in lupus treatment

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Hello. I hope that you might help me with my health problems. I am 45 years old, and I have been suffering from lupus several years ago. Last couple of days, my condition worsened, I feel muscle pain, I have high temperature, pain in joints. Doctor prescribed me salicilate, but it did not help. I...

by lauraine32252 over a year ago

over a year ago by mignonne32268

Weight gain on medications.

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Hi, my friend is 42 years old and she is suffering from Cushing disease. She is taking corticosteroid therapy and she gained a lot of weight lately. I would like to know if this weight gain is caused by medications. If someone has similar problem I would like to hear. Thank you.

by elnora31766 over a year ago

over a year ago by cathe32859

longterm effects of steroid treatment for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia?

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At the age of 5 months my son developed Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia (resulting from a virus). He was on prednisolone at varying rates for 22 months. Besides potential growth retardation, what other side effects should i be keeping an eye for. He is now 3 yrs 8 months and perfectly...

by Ruth H26225 over a year ago

over a year ago by Ruth H26225

Steroid use

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Hi i dont know if anyone here can help me but my older brother smokes a lot of Marijuana and now he is about to start using steroids to get inshape. I am worried that he is gonna do serious damage to his body but i cant find anything online about what will happen when the to drugs mix. If someone...

by watt0625955 over a year ago

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