What is Cortisone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Cortisone is a steroid hormone and along with adrenaline is one of the main stress hormones associated with the "fight or flight" response to stressors. Cortisone can be administered as a tablet, cutaneously or subcutaneously for a variety of indications and functions as an immune suppressant.
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How do members experience Cortisone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 16 | 9 | |
| Improve mobility | 10 | 5 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 4 | 0 | |
| Pain in knee(s) | 4 | 1 | |
| Eczema | 3 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Osteopenia | 2 | |
| Weight gain | 2 | |
| Blood clot | 1 | |
| Brain fog | 1 | |
| Burn | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 14 |
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