Kenalog-40 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Kenalog-40 has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 106 reviews on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 35% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Kenalog-40
- arialuk
- July 1, 2017
For Neuritis "I have Tunnel syndrome in my foot. A doctor made my Kenalog injection in it. I could not feel my foot during five days. It's been three weeks now, but I have numbness and tingling . And I do not know when will finish numbness and tingling....If finishes at all..."
- Donna...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 26, 2023
For Allergic Reactions "Out of the blue, rash over half my body. Scared and primary care physician gave me an injection of Kenalog-40 in my hip. Leaving for vacation and within four days rash was gone. Never really knew the total cause."
Frequently asked questions
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- Clobetasol vs. triamcinolone - how do they compare?
- So th...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- July 22, 2023
For Osteoarthritis "If this steroid didn’t exist, I’d be completely messed up. My basal joint is swollen and feels like ground glass until I get my next shot... after that, it’s calm and I can grip again. Don't even get me started on what it does for trochanteric bursitis and facet joints. If it wasn't for Kenalog... I'd have no purpose and no use for this world."
- Creak...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 5, 2023
For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been on Kenalog intramuscular injections taken every 3 months for over 5 years. I have this as well as my biologic infusion to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Kenalog is the only drug to make me feel "normal." When I have Kenalog, I am pain-free and the stiffness lessens. I actually feel like I did before I was diagnosed at 32, which is amazing. But, I now have cataracts which the Kenalog may have contributed to, and I also have a new diagnosis of osteoporosis. So, I have reluctantly chosen to stop or at least take it twice a year for relief."
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- Muffin...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 18, 2021
For Osteoarthritis "I have Cerebral Palsy which includes the secondary condition of Osteoarthritis. Kenalog is the best steroid that I have tried; I get it in injection form - the injection does not affect your blood pressure so It is safe in my case since I have Hypertension. It is a shame that I can only receive the shots 2x/yr. If there were an option to have them once a month without a chance of joint destruction I would opt to get them without a second thought!"
- James...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 27, 2023
For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was injected with Kenalog-40 in a large amount directly into my wrist at the Ulna. The medicine burned and stung as it was injected. It must have taken at least 5 minutes to inject. Following the injection, I experienced continuous soreness and pain. After lifting heavy objects, my hand and wrist swell and become very sore. After approximately 2 years of having the injection, my bones are now dense in my hand, and I was diagnosed with Dupuytren's contracture, not just because of the medicine, Kenalog-40, but because of the medicine being injected improperly directly into the joint at my wrist instead of injecting into a large muscle near the wrist."
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- PVenter
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 16, 2023
For Allergic Reactions "I have been suffering from chronic seasonal rhinitis for more than six years. I was taking every prescription antihistamine available from my GP. Fexofenadine 180 mg x 4 daily and Mometasone x 4 daily. I would sneeze a hundred times a day during really bad episodes. I called them nuclear days. Kenalog comes with a lot of warnings, but for me the need was greater than the risk. Kenalog changed my life. My mental health improved. I was able to go for a walk in sunlight whilst someone was mowing their lawn! I had a lot of anxiety about Kenalog. Not anymore. This drug changed my life."
- Julia
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 21, 2023
For Chorioditis "This is the worst medication that I've taken. It destroyed my hormones and shortened my menstrual cycle to 16 days. Progesterone levels are so low. Horrible experience. Melted my tissue on the elbow, and made discoloration. I have a hole in the injected area. Think twice before getting the injection. I took 1ml but was so destroyed."
- Dee
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- October 24, 2020
For Psoriasis "I love this drug Kenalog-40. My entire body hurt, my joints hurt all over my body. This drug is a miracle, but not without side effects. You will get a round face but it’s not awful. I did develop a bit of a hump on my back, but that will go away. I can’t take another one for about 2 months But I wish I could now"
- Chidi...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 15, 2022
For Keloids "I took two Kenalog-40 injection in a month and it caused my period to be coming twice, i don't know what to do about it though the injection helps relieve my keloid scar pains . Please what can I do to stop the double Menstruation"
- Rex...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 17, 2022
For Asthma "Seven Stars!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ onthis for Chronic sinusitis/asthma This med for me is awesome! Have had injections once a month for almost 2 years with no known side effects. Asthma and sinuses are better than ever. Many doctors seem afraid it, but it's far better than anything else I've tried without all the bad side effects!"
- IOM
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- June 29, 2023
For Allergic Reactions "Life changing: I had one Kenalog injection every year for 8 years for hay fever. No side effects and zero hay fever. Before, I couldn't go near grass or animals. It literally made my life so much better."
- Norma
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 15, 2023
For Allergic Reactions "Was taken every 3 months by injection for allergies. Turns out it was a miracle for me....helped not only with allergies but my psoriasis and 75% of my osteo arthritis disappeared. Happy me! Only downside for me was easily marked skin if scratched."
- debora...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 27, 2023
"This steroid enabled me to function in daily life that, without it, I would be in horrific pain. Without K-40, I can barely walk and I talk in rasping sentences because my left shoulder blade is pushed into the back of my neck and voice box. Several years ago, I used Botox injections, but the benefits became less and less. Usually, now, as I walk out of my clinic after K-40, I am improving. I didn't notice any bad side effects, but then I am on several oral meds."
- oldekn
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 10, 2024
For Bursitis "I received an injection of Kenalog-40 6 days ago, and within about 4 hours, I noticed a big difference. I had pain from bursitis in 2 different places in my hip from a fall 5 months ago. I was unable to sit for long periods without severe pain. Transitioning from sitting to standing was very painful, and I had sciatic pain down my leg. I walked with a limp for 4 months. A week after the injection, I am about 80% better. I have pain if I sit too long and when my leg gets tired. It is important to not overdo it and to ice the affected areas as often as you can. So far, I think this medicine is a godsend. I did notice some side effects: I have several bruises on my arms, I am more hungry than usual, and I have to urinate more frequently. These are all mild side effects. The first week I was also hot and sweaty all the time."
- infor...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 6, 2022
For Osteoarthritis "It is early for me but starts slower than depo medrol. Depo fixed my knee twice - once for a few years and then indefinitely It had fixed my shoulder - each time for a few years May have been used in foot and finger again with indefinite length of fix kenalog now used in other shoulder, long term TBD"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 22, 2013
For Allergic Rhinitis "I have severe allergies all year. My Dr gives me a kenalog shot and I get relief, it lasts up to 6 months and I can tell its time for another. kenalog is the only reason I can live a normal life"
- Anonymous
- June 11, 2008
For Allergic Rhinitis "I had such a severe reaction to my hayfever I ended up in hospital. When I left I was given the Kenalog 40 injection and I had a summer like never before. I was able to go outside and enjoy myself."
- Neno
- June 25, 2009
For Allergic Rhinitis "I have dealt with allergies all my life and have tried everything under the sun to stop the agony. This is the only drug that works 100%. It is also one of the cheapest. Highly recommended."
- Kalista
- May 4, 2010
For Keloids "I have been suffering with Keloids all of my life. I have recently started going to a dermatologist for Kenalog-40 injections monthly. I have seen a big difference. I works real well."
- Annii
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 27, 2019
For Allergic Reactions "I used to get this injection for Hayfever. Every year I got this at the beginning of July. Cleared the hayfever straight away. I thought it was wonderful."
- bebis...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 12, 2023
For Allergic Rhinitis "It worked but has given me bloating and backache. I took 40mg/1ml used via intramuscular injection."
- Rufus...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 23, 2023
For Allergic Rhinitis "It works. One injection in the late spring and I am good for summer to the first freeze of fall."
- 1989Tay
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 3, 2023
For Allergic Rhinitis "Can't recommend this injection highly enough. Don't require tablets or nasal sprays. Flipping brilliant."
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For Iritis "Chronic uveitis/iritis. Several drops and pills and injections later, the one thing that shows marked decrease between flares for me is this stupid kenalog injection. I would rather do anything that get injections in my eye! They're miserable for a few days afterwards. Not great for active mom of toddler. Want to burry my head in silence, darkness for three days. HOWEVER, I have basically been in a two year long flare, this injection has given me quieter days with my fickle illness. Saved my sight. Lasts about 3 months during rough goes and 8 months during good times. So they say."