What side effects may I notice from receiving Hydrocortisone?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

-fever, sore throat, sneezing, cough, or other signs of infection

-mental depression, mood swings, mistaken feelings of self-importance, mistaken feelings of being mistreated

-muscle cramps or muscle weakness

-nausea

-rectal pain, burning or bleeding after use of medicine

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signs and symptoms of high blood sugar such as being more thirsty or hungry or having to urinate more than normal. You may also feel very tired or have blurry vision.



-skin problems, acne

-swelling of feet or lower legs

-thinning of the skin

-unusual bruising or red pinpoint spots on the skin

-weight gain

-wounds that will not heal

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-diarrhea or constipation

-difficulty sleeping

-headache

-increased sweating

-menstrual problems

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Hydrocortisone. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.