Warnings


What may interact with Hydrocortisone?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-mifepristone, RU-486
-vaccines

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, and troleandomycin
-aspirin and aspirin-like drugs
-barbiturates like phenobarbital
-ketoconazole
-phenytoin
-rifampin
-warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Hydrocortisone?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Cushing''s syndrome
-diabetes
-glaucoma
-heart problems or disease
-high blood pressure
-infection like herpes, measles, tuberculosis, or chickenpox
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-mental problems
-myasthenia gravis
-osteoporosis
-previous heart attack
-seizures
-stomach, ulcer or intestine disease including colitis and diverticulitis
-thyroid problem
-an unusual or allergic reaction to hydrocortisone, corticosteroids, benzyl alcohol, other medicines, lactose, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Hydrocortisone?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are taking this medicine over a prolonged period, carry an identification card with your name and address, the type and dose of your medicine, and your doctor''s name and address.

This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Stay away from people who are sick. Tell your doctor or health care professional if you are around anyone with measles or chickenpox.

If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor or health care professional that you have taken this medicine within the last twelve months.

Ask your doctor or health care professional about your diet. You may need to lower the amount of salt you eat.

This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.