Cortisone User Reviews & Ratings
Cortisone has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 7 reviews on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.
| Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bursitis | 3 reviews for Bursitis | 77 medications | |
| Adrenal Insufficiency | 1 reviews for Adrenal Insufficiency | 34 medications | |
| Dermatomyositis | 1 reviews for Dermatomyositis | 16 medications | |
| Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow | 1 reviews for Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow | 40 medications | |
| Osteoarthritis | 1 reviews for Osteoarthritis | 370 medications |
- Ric...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 7, 2022
For Bursitis "Worked. One shot of cortisone into the shoulder bursa; the pain was gone within hours and lasted 10 years."
- Anonymous
- June 4, 2022
For Bursitis "I had a cortisone injection into my shoulder and got no relief at all."
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 9, 2021
For Bursitis "Relief after 3 days lasted 6 months with no pain and lasted 11 months before I required it again."
- Anonymous
- October 30, 2011
For Dermatomyositis "I have not yet seen much change in my disease, but I have had a lot of side effects from this medicine."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Sho...
- November 7, 2019
For Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow "For my tennis elbow, I had a cortisone shot. It is very effective for around 3 months, not painful to receive the shot. Felt 20 years younger within minutes."
- Kan...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- April 29, 2022
Cortisone for Adrenal Insufficiency "After increasing the dose, I started to feel much better."
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For Osteoarthritis "Pain is worse after 6 hrs. Here, 4 days later, pain is about an 8 on the pain scale. I've been trying to exercise the arm and neck, but no relief! From Wed at 1 pm till Sun at 9:25 pm, I have slept about 12 total hrs in 4 days due to severe pain."