Cortisone belongs to the family of medications known as corticosteroids. It is used to treat several conditions. It works by reducing swelling, inflammation, and irritation. Cortisone is more commonly used to treat allergic reactions, some skin conditions, severe asthma, and arthritis. It can also be used to treat steroid deficiency in the body, certain blood disorders, certain types of cancer, and ulcerative colitis. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. The usual dose varies greatly according to condition being treated and circumstances of person being treated. Larger doses should be taken with food to reduce the chance of an upset stomach Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor. It is important to use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
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Cortisone Acetate Discussions
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pain a few hours after a cortisone shot
I got a cortisone shot in my shoulder because i have bursitis. I felt good for about 4 hours then my arm got stiff and the pain was worse than before - 53% more... -
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weight gain
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I had a cortisone shot in my knee Jan 2010. The next day I woke up with what looked like a sunburn! I went online and found it was a side affect. [Fac - 81% more... -
Cortisone Acetate gonna puke, excruciating pain, bursitis, cortisone, rest of the night
Had cortisone shot in my hip the other day for bursitis. Also had lidocaine in the shot, so didn't feel any pain for the rest of the night. The next m - 85% more... -
Cortisone Acetate purple blotches, knee pain, cortisone, physical therapy, pain relief
Just had my second shot of cortisone in each knee yesterday. I had the shots 3 months ago and they worked for the arthritis. Both of my knees were ful - 85% more... -
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Had horrible pain down the right buttock all the way to my ankle an foot area. In Feb-2010 was given oral steroids (Prednisone), didn't work, went bac - 88% more... -
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Cortisone Acetate extreme tiredness, light headiness, exrays, tightness in chest, high blood pressure
Got shot on Wed. am, almost fainted with high blood pressure by 5 pm, released by e.r. Thursday saw family doctor about light headiness and diziness, - 82% more... -
Cortisone Acetate dark circles under the eyes, cortisone shots, insatiable hunger, piriformis muscle, nasty taste
Had four cortisone shots in my piriformis muscle and sciatic nerve on 5-3-2010. They really did help with the pain in my backside and down my leg. The - 81% more... -
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Hubby had 1st injection Feb / 2nd injection March .... a few days after 2nd shot --- went ER with fear of heart attack -- blood pressure very high the - 89% more... -
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Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences. This has really helped me as I was scared about what was happening. I got a cortisone shot in my hand tw - 86% more...