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hye droe kor' ti sone, hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid, is similar to a natural hormone produced by my adrenal glands, often, replace this chemical when my body does not make enough, it relieves inflammation, swelling, heat, redness, pain, treat certain forms, arthritis; skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, intestinal disorders, colitis, severe allergies; and asthma, hydrocortisone is also, treat certain types, cancer, hydrocortisone comes as a tablet and suspension, taken by mouth, a physician will prescribe a dosing schedule that is best for you, take hydrocortisone exactly as directed, don't take less or more, read my prescription, do not stop taking hydrocortisone, stopping the drug abruptly can cause loss, appetite, an upset stomach , vomiting, drowsiness , confusion, headache, fever, joint and muscle pain, peeling skin, weight loss, take large doses for a long time, a physician probably will decrease my dose gradually to allow my body to adjust before stopping the drug completely, watch for these side effects, gradually decreasing my dose and after you stop taking the tablets, oral liquid, switch to an inhalation, problems occur, may need to increase my dose, oral hydrocortisone temporarily, start taking it again, before taking hydrocortisone, allergic to hydrocortisone, aspirin, tartrazine, a yellow dye in some processed foods and drugs, medications i am taking, especially anticoagulants, 'blood thinners', warfarin, coumadin, arthritis medication, aspirin, cyclosporine, neoral, sandimmune, digoxin, lanoxin, diuretics, 'water pills', estrogen, premarin, ketoconazole, nizoral, oral contraceptives, phenobarbital, phenytoin, dilantin, rifampin, rifadin, theophylline, theo-dur, vitamins, a fungal infection, other than on my skin, do not take hydrocortisone, ever had liver, kidney, intestinal, heart disease; diabetes; an underactive thyroid gland; high blood pressure; mental illness; myasthenia gravis; osteoporosis; herpes eye infection; seizures; tuberculosis, tb, ulcers, pregnant, plan to become pregnant, when breast-feeding , become pregnant while taking hydrocortisone, surgery, dental surgery, taking hydrocortisone, a history, ulcers, take large doses, aspirin, other arthritis medication, limit my consumption, alcoholic beverages while taking this drug, hydrocortisone makes my stomach and intestines more susceptible to the irritating effects, alcohol, aspirin, certain arthritis medications, this effect increases my risk, ulcers, a special diet, follow a low-sodium, low-salt, potassium-rich, high-protein diet, follow these directions, hydrocortisone, an upset stomach , take hydrocortisone with food, milk, when you start, take hydrocortisone, ask a physician what to do if you forget a dose, write down these instructions so, can refer to them later, take hydrocortisone once a day, take the missed dose, do not remember a missed dose until, time for the next dose, skip the missed dose completely and take only the regularly scheduled dose, than one dose a day, take the missed dose, almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, continue my regular dosing schedule, what side effects can this medication cause, side effects from hydrocortisone are not common, symptoms are severe, upset stomach , stomach irritation, vomiting, headache, dizziness , insomnia, restlessness, depression, anxiety, acne, increased hair growth, easy bruising, irregular, absent menstrual periods, look for symptoms, skin rash , swollen face, lower legs, ankles, vision problems, cold, infection that lasts a long time, muscle weakness, tarry stool, don't switch containers, tightly closed, keep away from kids, store it at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture, drug disposal, emergency/overdose, overdose, the victim has collapsed, is not breathing, a physician will order certain lab tests, response to hydrocortisone, checkups are especially important for children because hydrocortisone can slow bone growth, condition worsens, dose may need, adjusted, carry an identification card that indicates, may need, take supplementary doses, write down the full dose you took before gradually decreasing it, hydrocortisone during periods, stress, injuries, infections, severe asthma attacks, doctor, obtain this card, list my name, medical problems, drugs and dosages, doctor's name and telephone number on the card, this drug makes you more susceptible to illnesses, are exposed to chicken pox, measles, tuberculosis, tb, while using hydrocortisone, do not have a vaccination, other immunization, any skin test, taking hydrocortisone unless a physician tells you, may, report any injuries, infection, fever, sore throat, pain during urination, muscle aches, that occur during treatment, weigh myself every day, report any unusual weight gain, sputum, the matter you cough up during an asthma attack, thickens, changes color from clear white to yellow, green, gray, call a physician; these changes, an infection, diabetes, hydrocortisone may increase my blood sugar level, monitor my blood sugar, glucose, at home, test my blood, urine more frequently than usual, call a physician if my blood sugar is high, sugar is present, in my urine; my dose, diabetes medication, diet may need, changed, cortef hydrocortone other names, cortisol