What are the long-term effects of taking hydrocortisone?

Long-term effects have included hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal activity suppression, Cushingoid appearance, hirsutism, impotence, menstrual irregularities, peptic ulcer disease, cataracts and increased intraocular pressure/glaucoma, myopathy, osteoporosis, and vertebral compression fractures.

What do hydrocortisone pills do?

Hydrocortisone provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, asthma, blood or bone marrow problems, eye or vision problems, lupus, skin conditions, and ulcerative colitis.

Does hydrocortisone make you gain weight?

Most doctors will say that the low doses of hydrocortisone given for cortisol replacement do not cause weight gain or increase in appetite.

What is hydrocortisone 10 mg tablet used for?

Hydrocortisone is a man-made version of a natural substance (cortisol) made by the adrenal gland. It is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone/immune system disorders, skin and eye conditions, breathing problems, cancer, and severe allergies.

How long can you take hydrocortisone for?

Key facts. Most people need to use hydrocortisone treatments once or twice a day for 1 to 2 weeks. But if you buy it from a pharmacy or shop, do not use it for more than 1 week, talk to a doctor first. Never put hydrocortisone on your face unless your doctor says it’s OK and has given you a prescription for it.

Does hydrocortisone weaken immune system?

Infection risk warning: Hydrocortisone can weaken your body’s response to infection because the drug weakens your immune system. Using this medication may also make it harder for you to know that you have an infection.

How long can you take hydrocortisone?

Most people need to use hydrocortisone treatments once or twice a day for 1 to 2 weeks. But if you buy it from a pharmacy or shop, do not use it for more than 1 week, talk to a doctor first.

Can hydrocortisone cause depression?

For people with mental health problems: Hydrocortisone can worsen mood changes, personality changes, depression, and hallucinations. You may need dosage adjustments of your mental health medications.

Can hydrocortisone cause liver damage?

Corticosteroid therapy is associated with several forms of liver injury, some due to exacerbation of an underlying liver disease and some that appear to be caused directly by corticosteroid therapy.

When is the best time to take hydrocortisone?

Take the tablets just after eating a meal, or alternatively with a snack. If you have been prescribed a brand of tablet called Plenadren®, this is a tablet which releases hydrocortisone to your body throughout the day. It is usual to take one dose a day, 30 minutes before your breakfast.

What can you not take with hydrocortisone?

Some products that may interact with this drug are: aldesleukin, mifepristone, other drugs that can cause bleeding/bruising (such as antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel, NSAIDs like ibuprofen/naproxen, “blood thinners” like warfarin/dabigatran). Aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding when used with this medication.