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Hydrocortisone for Inflammatory Conditions User Reviews

Brand names: Cortef, Solu-Cortef, Cortifoam, Alkindi Sprinkle Cortenema

Rating: 9.0

Hydrocortisone has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews for the treatment of inflammatory conditions. 75% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

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  • Cyn...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • April 18, 2024

"I was put on prednisone and did NOT react well at all, experiencing most of the horrible side effects. After doing some online googling, I talked to my rheumatologist into prescribing 'plain old' hydrocortisone pills, and it has changed my life for the better! I have been taking it for over a year now (off and on) and have not felt healthier & happier in twenty years. I am not sure why docs always seem to prefer prednisone?! But for me, it was NOT the answer, as the side effects were absolutely nightmarish. On the other hand, I have had ZERO side effects while on a low dose of hydrocortisone. When I learned that hydrocortisone is closer to what our bodies naturally produce, it was a big 'A-ha!' moment for me as I am ultra-sensitive and have a hard time with meds and foods, etc."

10 / 10
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  • DIV...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 15, 2021

"I’m using this for desquamative inflammatory vaginitis. When I use it, I feel better, but when I stop, I feel weird again. I’m still trying to figure out if it’s helping or not. I still have a few weeks, so I’ll see."

7 / 10
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  • smi...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 13, 2020

"I am using the hydrocortisone cream 2.5% for a light case of hemorrhoids, lots of burning and itching. This is some great stuff, way better than Prep-H. Only been using for a week, two times a day, and hemorrhoids almost gone. And the burning and itching is gone, and I have only used half a tube. I will try to keep some of this on hand. Good stuff."

10 / 10
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  • moj...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 31, 2017

"This drug saved my life."

9 / 10
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