What is Corticosteroids?
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Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids are involved in a wide range of physiologic systems such as stress response, immune response and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior.
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How do members experience Corticosteroids?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delayed pressure urticaria | 20 | 0 | |
| Erythema nodosum | 15 | 1 | |
| Wells syndrome | 10 | 0 | |
| Iliotibial band syndrome | 5 | 0 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 5 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Emotional sensitivity | 1 | |
| Insomnia | 1 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 1 | |
| Pain in leg(s) | 1 | |
| Pain in lower back | 1 | |
| Swelling in lower legs | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 6 |
Member evaluations
senad
evaluated on Dec 28, 2005
- Perceived effectiveness for doctor advice: Slight
- Side effects: None
ODO
evaluated on Apr 29, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for burning sensation in skin: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Dymond
evaluated on Jul 19, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
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