HCA Hydrocortisone Ointment Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• An Infection

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Stinging Sensation On The Skin
• Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
• Increased Hunger

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Hormone Disorder Where The Body Produces High Levels Of Cortisol Called Cushing's Syndrome
• An Infection Of The Skin And The Tissue Below The Skin
• Decreased Function Of The Adrenal Gland
• Inflammation Of A Hair Follicle
• Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
• Thin Fragile Skin

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
• A Reaction At The Site Of Administration
• A Skin Rash
• Headache
• Irregular Periods
• Itching
• Nausea
• Small Red Skin Lesions Due To Dilated Blood Vessels
• Sudden Pain At The Site Of Medicine Application

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Condition Where There Is Excess Sugar In The Urine
• A Disease With Shrinking And Weaker Muscles Called Myopathy
• A Hole In The Intestine
• A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
• A Skin Ulcer
• Abdominal Bloating
• Abnormal Liver Function Tests
• An Enlarged Liver
• An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
• Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
• Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
• Chronic Heart Failure
• Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
• Confusion
• Decreased Function Of The Adrenal Gland
• Decreased Pigmentation Of The Skin
• Delirium
• Fluid In The Lungs
• Glaucoma, An Increased Pressure In The Eye
• Hallucinations
• High Blood Pressure
• High Blood Sugar
• Hives
• Impaired Wound Healing
• Increased Pressure In The Eye
• Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
• Insufficiency Of The Hypothalamus And Pituitary Gland
• Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
• Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
• Osteoporosis, A Condition Of Weak Bones
• Over Excitement
• Paranoia
• Personality Disorders
• Pseudotumor Cerebri, A Condition With High Fluid Pressure In The Brain
• Skin Stretch Marks
• Slow Heartbeat
• Trouble Breathing
• Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Condition Where There Is Excess Sugar In The Urine
• A Heat Rash
• A Hormone Disorder Where The Body Produces High Levels Of Cortisol Called Cushing's Syndrome
• A Skin Rash
• A Skin Rash Resembling Acne
• A Sleep Disorder
• Abnormal Fat Distribution
• Acne
• An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
• Blistering Of The Skin
• Bulging Of The Eyes
• Contact Dermatitis, A Type Of Skin Rash That Occurs From Contact With An Offending Substance
• Depression
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Dizziness
• Dry Skin
• Hair Loss
• High Blood Sugar
• Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
• Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
• Hives
• Hyperesthesia, An Increased Nerve Sensitivity
• Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
• Irritation Of The Rectum
• Mood Changes
• Nervousness
• Skin Discoloration
• Skin Irritation
• Skin Irritation Or Rash Around The Mouth Or Lips
• Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck