What is Corticotropin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: CorticotropinBrand:
A corticosteroid administered by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, used for acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis. Also used as a diagnostic aid in adrenocortical insufficiency and severe muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis.
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How do members experience Corticotropin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 29 | 19 | |
| Systemic lupus erythematosus | 6 | 5 | |
| Improve mobility | 4 | 3 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 2 | 3 | |
| Blurry vision | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 4 | |
| Weight gain | 4 | |
| Insomnia | 3 | |
| Anxious mood | 2 | |
| Diarrhea | 2 | |
| Rashes (redness, swelling) | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 21 | |
| Mild | 22 | |
| None | 14 |
Member evaluations
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hank2555
evaluated on Apr 10, 2020
- Perceived effectiveness for relapse MS (exacerbation): None
- Side effects: Severe
Darlingniki469
evaluated on Feb 09, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for relapse MS (exacerbation): Major
- Side effects: Moderate
moogie16
evaluated on Mar 07, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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