Hydrocortisone: What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Hydrocortisone
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What are the possible side effects of hydrocortisone?
 | If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking hydrocortisone and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: |
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- increased blood pressure (severe headache or blurred vision); or
- sudden weight gain (more than 5 pounds in a day or two).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take hydrocortisone and talk to your doctor if you experience
- insomnia;
- nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset;
- fatigue or dizziness;
- muscle weakness or joint pain;
- problems with diabetes control; or
- increased hunger or thirst.
Other side effects that occur only rarely, usually with high doses or prolonged use of hydrocortisone may include
- acne;
- increased hair growth;
- thinning of the skin,
- cataracts;
- glaucoma;
- osteoporosis;
- roundness of the face; and
- changes in behavior.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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| Last updated: | February 13, 2004 |
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