Hydrocortisone

Buy Hydrocortisone is a prescription medication. It comes in many forms, including an oral tablet.

Hydrocortisone oral tablet is available as the brand-name drug Cortef and in a generic form. Generic drugs usually cost less than the brand-name version. In some cases, they may not be available in every strength or form as the brand-name drug.

More common side effects

The more common side effects of hydrocortisone include:

headaches
muscle weakness
skin problems such as acne or thin, shiny skin
If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions. Symptoms can include:
skin rash
itching
hives
swelling of your face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
Infection. Symptoms can include:
fever
sore throat
sneezing
cough
wounds that won’t heal
pain when urinating
Mental changes, such as:
depression
mood swings

More serious side effects

Stomach problems, including:
vomiting
severe stomach pain
Central serous chorioretinopathy. Symptoms can include:
distorted vision
blind spot in your line of vision
objects looking smaller or farther away than they really are
Epidural lipomatosis. Symptoms can include:
fatty deposits on your back
back pain
weakness or numbness in your legs or feet
Pheochromocytoma crisis. Symptoms can include:
high blood pressure
rapid heartbeat
excessive sweating
severe headache
tremors
paleness in your face
Pain in your hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs
High blood sugar. Symptoms can include:
passing urine more often than usual
increased thirst
feeling hungrier than normal
Feeling unusually weak or tired
Swelling of your feet or lower legs
Seizures