Hydrocortisone topical for Hemorrhoids User Reviews
Brand names: Anusol-HC, Anucort-HC, Cortizone-10, Anusol-HC Suppositories, Ala-Cort, Proctozone HC, Proctocort, Preparation H Anti-Itch Cream Hydrocortisone 1%, Procto-Med HC, Locoid, Pandel, Hydroxym Gel, Aquaphor Itch Relief, Cortizone-10 Plus, Ala-Scalp, Vagisil Anti-Itch Creme Sensitive Skin Formula, Texacort, Itch-X Lotion, NuCort, Neosporin Eczema Essentials Anti-Itch Cream, Cortizone-10 Intensive Healing Formula Ala-Scalp HP Cortaid with Aloe Aquanil HC Caldecort Sarnol-HC Beta HC Bioelements Immediate Comfort Recort Anti-Itch Cream Aquax-H Dermarest Plus Anti-Itch Cortizone-5 Dermtex HC Locoid Lipocream Hemril-30 U-Cort Cortaid Maximum Strength Cortaid Intensive Therapy Gynecort Maximum Strength Dermarest Eczema Medicated Procto-Pak 1% NuCort with Aloe Hydroxate Gel Hydroxym Cream Hemmorex-HC Scalpicin …show all brand names
Hydrocortisone topical has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 20 reviews for the treatment of Hemorrhoids. 55% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 30% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Hydrocortisone topical
- Tinib...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 20, 2019
Proctozone HC (hydrocortisone) "My doctor prescribed this when I had a pretty bad hemorrhoid flare-up . It was supposed to shrink the tissue. Little did I know that this caused me extreme swelling, redness and horrible itchiness all over my genitalia after only one application on my hemorrhoids. I contacted the doctor asking if this could be an allergic reaction but she said it was likely from the sitzbaths I had been taking with Epsom salts so I continued using it for about 6 days and my symptoms got progressively worse! I will never use a steroid / hydrocortisone in my life again. After finding out about all the side effects, what good of use is this!?"
- refus...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 30, 2014
Proctosol-HC (hydrocortisone) "After 2 hemorrhoid surgeries, this product was a life changer! I took the step to not let my hemorroids control my life anymore. The dr prescribed this as part of my after care. Its immediate and wonderful."
- DoveB...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 27, 2021
"My hemorrhoids have became worse with hydrocortisone, and has also cause two new ones to form. My hemorrhoids never bothered me until my doctor prescribed this medication to me. Now they’re immensely swollen and burn constantly. I really don’t recommend hydrocortisone for people who have reverse side effects to commonly used medications especially if you’re not sure if you are allergic to it or not."
- paine...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 15, 2018
Anusol-HC Suppositories (hydrocortisone) "4 boxes of Prep H= no results. Doctor prescribed Hydrocortisone AC 25mg Suppositories. Insurance does not cover (over $200.00.) Discovered Prescription Discount Coupons. I bought 12 @ $45.18 w/coupon. Most drug stores accept the coupons. Much better relief then Prep H. Use twice a day. Have bowel movement first. I'm doing Atkins Diet, so bad constipation, which does not help the condition. Now taking Colace, which helps. No fiber supplements, since they mess up Atkins Diet. In 6 weeks, I have lost 18 lbs. Felt so good that I went to the gym, just Treadmill and Elliptical for 5 miles. Felt itchy burning during workout, so I think exercise aggravated it, but exercise is good for constipation. Just bought another box of 12. Skipping exercise a few days this time. Stopping Atkins ''might'' help relieve the swelling, but I'm committed to losing weight. I will update if this site sends me a notification or I can find it again. Good luck. It is literally a ''pain in the buttocks.''"
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- Chauf...
- August 10, 2017
Anusol-HC Suppositories (hydrocortisone) "Didn't do anything for me. Tried to work its way out before it completely dissolved. On day 4 of the treatment, I could no longer deal with the increased burning, pain and itching that I experienced. Also had some change in my BMs while on these suppositories, with increased need to go, therefore increased wiping and increased irritation. Seemed to do the opposite of what is was supposed to do."
- sqrrl...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 17, 2014
Anucort-HC (hydrocortisone) "Needed to use the remaining suppositories, due to itching and minor bleeding from hard stool. Noticed blood sugar rising about 40 pts now that I stopped using it, condition somewhat better and sugars are lower."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 28, 2021
"My doctor prescribed me Hydrocortisone Suppositories 25mg, for my Hemorrhoids; after taking 1 suppository for 3 days, instead of it getting better I could no longer even get another up in me, I had swollen so much and my anus itched and I was bleeding terrible for about 5 days with light diarrhea, until I finally gave in and went to see my doctor again, which we talked, I disagreed to do the surgery, she gave me some PH Cream; Today, almost 2 weeks from my last suppository given, I pooped a lot and there was clumps of what looked like white pencil in my poop, It was un-dissolved Suppositories. I feel so much better now and much lighter feeling after 3 bowel movements. I will never take a suppository again."
- Hydro...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 13, 2016
"Works extremely well. Only needed 1 per day for very inflamed throbbing hemorrhoids. Cleaned area also used witch hazel, very easy to insert. Alternate with liquid vitamin E. When swelling subsided push hemorrhoid back into rectum."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 18, 2022
"Went into the ER for hemorrhoids and the doctor prescribed 25 mg Hydrocortisone Acetone suppositories. It worked pretty much immediately after inserting it. However, the pain seems to keep coming back after about 12-24 hours. I’ve only been using 1 per day for 4 days, though. But yes, they’re working. I’m worried about after I run out."
- Anonymous
- December 26, 2009
Proctosol-HC (hydrocortisone) "Much better than Preparation H or any other type of Hemorrhoid Cream"
- Anonymous
- September 17, 2010
Proctosol-HC (hydrocortisone) "Almost immediate relief, long lasting."
- Jimmy...
- October 17, 2014
Proctosol-HC (hydrocortisone) "Immediatly soothes the pain."
- Count...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 23, 2020
Proctosol-HC (hydrocortisone) "This stuff is magic!"
- Uncle...
- November 17, 2019
Anucort-HC (hydrocortisone) "These are one of the few things that helped with my internal hemorrhoids. A temporary fix until I see a GI doctor. They're not cheap."
- Adi
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 7, 2022
"Good drugs for hemorrohoid Best way to treat pain"
- Worst
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 6, 2021
Procto-Med HC (hydrocortisone) "Too expensive. Size of product too small. But it worked. Larger can years ago"
- Sam
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 7, 2022
"I am using this cream since last 20 days..but no effect"
- Pedro
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 27, 2024
Proctosol-HC (hydrocortisone) "Thanks for that ointment, my hemorrhoids diminished and disappeared in a few days. I recommend this ointment to anyone having problems with hemorrhoids."
- jrspa
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 9, 2022
"My daughter has very bad hemorrhoids and burning not the best"
- Deb
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 8, 2022
"It made my hemmerhoids itch so bad it was unbearable. Tucks work good though. No hydrocortisone for me down there!!!!"
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Proctosol-HC (hydrocortisone) "I have hemorrhoids as I suffer constipation due to my endometriosis and I have tried all kinds of products for them. Many disappear on their own but there is one in specific that makes me desperate. My boyfriend gave me this cream and although I was skeptical, I tried it and it's magical. The second time I used it, it eased the burning and pain, on the third day all symptoms it has completely disappeared. I feel like I finally found the perfect product."