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Triamcinolone Side Effects

Brand Names: Aristocort, Azmacort, Kenalog-10, Kenalog-40

Please note - some side effects for Triamcinolone may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Triamcinolone - for the Consumer

Triamcinolone

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Triamcinolone:

Bone fractures; changes in appetite; changes in mood; difficulty sleeping; headache; indigestion; nervousness; stomach bloating; thin, fragile skin.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Triamcinolone:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; changes in menstrual periods; convulsions; fast or irregular heartbeat; prolonged sore throat, cold, or fever; psychotic behaviors; severe nausea or vomiting; swelling of feet or legs; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual weight gain; vision problems; vomiting that looks like coffee grounds.

Triamcinolone Aerosol

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Triamcinolone Aerosol:

Back pain; dry mouth; flu-like symptoms; headache, hoarseness; irritated or sore throat; sinus inflammation.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Triamcinolone Aerosol:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest congestion; depression; exhaustion; fainting; muscle and joint pain; severe dizziness; sudden weight loss; unusual weakness; white, curd-like patches in mouth.

Triamcinolone Aerosol Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Triamcinolone Aerosol Solution:

Mild, temporary stinging.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Triamcinolone Aerosol Solution:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurry vision;changes in menstrual cycle; easy bruising; excessive hair growth; impaired wound healing; itching, burning, redness, or swelling of the skin not present before using Triamcinolone Aerosol Solution; mental or mood changes; moon face; muscle weakness; osteoporosis; rise in body temperature; skin thinning; tiredness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch .

Triamcinolone Cream

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Triamcinolone Cream. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Triamcinolone Cream:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurry vision;changes in menstrual cycle; easy bruising; excessive hair growth; impaired wound healing; itching, burning, redness, discoloration, or swelling of the skin not present before using Triamcinolone Cream; mental or mood changes; moon face; muscle weakness; osteoporosis; rise in body temperature; skin thinning; tiredness.

Triamcinolone Lotion

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with Triamcinolone Lotion. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Triamcinolone Lotion:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision;changes in menstrual cycle; easy bruising; excessive hair growth; impaired wound healing; itching, burning, redness, discoloration, or swelling of the skin not present before using Triamcinolone Lotion; mental or mood changes; moon face; muscle weakness; osteoporosis; rise in body temperature; skin thinning; tiredness.

Triamcinolone Paste

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Triamcinolone Paste:

Dryness; itching.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Triamcinolone Paste:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning, cracking, irritation, or peeling not present before you began using Triamcinolone Paste; thinning, softening, or discoloration of mouth or gum tissue.

Triamcinolone Spray

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Triamcinolone Spray:

Cough; nosebleed; sore throat.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Triamcinolone Spray:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); muscle weakness; nasal discomfort; repeated nosebleeds; unusual or persistent stomach upset; unusual weight gain, especially in the face; white patches in the mouth.

Triamcinolone Suspension

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Triamcinolone Suspension:

Acne; changes in appetite; constipation; diarrhea; difficulty sleeping; headache; heartburn; nausea; restlessness; sweating; trouble sleeping; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Triamcinolone Suspension:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty swallowing or breathing; hoarseness; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, hands, legs, eyes, throat, lips, or tongue); depression; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; joint stiffness; mood or mental changes; muscle pain or weakness; numbness or tingling in the hands or feet; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; personality changes; seizures; shortness of breath; signs of infection (eg, fever, chills, or sore throat); slow wound healing; swelling of the ankles, hands, legs, or feet; vision changes.

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Triamcinolone Side Effects - for the Professional

Triamcinolone

The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings (reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence): burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria.

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Side Effects by Body System

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included fluid retention, sodium retention, congestive heart failure, potassium loss, hypokalemic alkalosis, and hypertension.

Musculoskeletal

Decreases in bone density of the total hip and the trochanter have been reported with the use of inhaled triamcinolone acetonide in a study (n=109) of premenopausal women with asthma. The yearly change in bone density at the total hip and the trochanter showed a greater decline as the number of puffs per day of the inhaled glucocorticoid increased.

Musculoskeletal side effects have included aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads, calcinosis (following intra-articular or intra-lesional use), Charcot-like arthropathy, loss of muscle mass, muscle weakness, osteoporosis, pathologic fracture of long bones, postinjection flare (following intra-articular use), steroid myopathy, tendon rupture, and vertebral compression fractures. Postmarketing experience has included very rare reports of bone mineral density loss and osteoporosis, especially with prolonged use, which may lead to an increased risk of fractures.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included peptic ulcer with potential perforation and hemorrhage, perforation of small and large bowel, pancreatitis, abdominal distention, and ulcerative esophagitis.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included impaired wound healing, thin, fragile skin, petechiae and ecchymoses, facial erythema, increased sweating, and suppressed reactions to skin tests.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included convulsions, increased intracranial pressure with papilledema, vertigo, and headache.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included development of cushingoid state, menstrual irregularities, suppression of growth in children, manifestations of latent diabetes, increased requirements for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents in diabetics, decreased carbohydrate tolerance, and secondary adrenocortical and pituitary unresponsiveness.

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included posterior subcapsular cataracts, increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, and exophthalmos. Retinal and choroidal occlusion as a complication after posterior sub-Tenon triamcinolone injection has been reported.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included negative nitrogen balance due to protein catabolism.

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