Cortisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Cortisone reduces swelling and decreases the body's immune response.
Cortisone is used to treat many different conditions. It is used to treat endocrine (hormonal) disorders when the body does not produce enough of its own steroids. It is also used to treat many immune and allergic disorders, such as arthritis, lupus, severe psoriasis, severe asthma, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease.
Less serious side effects which may be more likely to occur are. Continue to take cortisone and talk to your doctor if you experience
* insomnia;
* nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset;
* fatigue or dizziness;
* muscle weakness or joint pain;
* problems with diabetes control; or
* increased hunger or thirst.
* acne,
* increased hair growth,
* thinning of the skin,
* cataracts,
* glaucoma,
* osteoporosis,
* roundness of the face, and
* changes in behavior
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking cortisone and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
* an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
* increased blood pressure (severe headache or blurred vision); or
* sudden weight gain (more than 5 pounds in a day or two).-
2007-11-16 16:43:23
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answered by Jayaraman 7
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you're so on purpose! that's why lots of older people take 25 prescriptions daily. each and every med produces its very own very own disaster which reasons the guy to take yet another med to wrestle the element effects of the previous one. What a large number!
2016-09-29 09:14:16
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answered by ? 4
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