Cortisone acetate (By mouth)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to cortisone acetate.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Some medicines can affect how cortisone acetate works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:
- Aspirin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin
- Insulin or diabetes medicine that you take by mouth
- A blood thinner, such as warfarin
This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, stomach problems (such as an ulcer), heart failure, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or glaucoma. Tell your doctor if you have any type of infection or had a recent heart attack.
This medicine may cause the following problems:
- Mood or behavior changes
- Cataracts or glaucoma (with long-term use)
- Weak bones or osteoporosis (with long-term use)
- High blood pressure, fluid retention, changes in salt or potassium levels in your body
- Slow growth in children (with long-term use)
This medicine could cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor right away if you are exposed to chicken pox, measles, or another serious infection. Tell your doctor if you had a serious infection in the past, such as tuberculosis or herpes.
Tell your doctor about any extra stress in your life, such as a medical emergency or surgery. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Depression, unusual thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, trouble sleeping
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting
Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
Muscle pain or weakness
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Severe stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, red or black stools, vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds
Vision changes, eye pain, seeing halos around lights, headache

Last Updated: 1/27/2017