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Aristocort
Drug name Aristocort (Triamcinolone)
Drug Uses Aristocort (Triamcinolone) is used for treating a variety of medical conditions, including but not limited to, insufficiency of the adrenal cortex, inflammatory disorders, allergic disorders, and connective tissue disorders. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How Taken Use Aristocort as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Aristocort by mouth with food.
- To reduce side effects, take Aristocort around 8 a.m. in the morning.
- Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
- Do not stop taking Aristocort except on your prescriber's advice.
Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, consult your prescriber or health care professional.
You may need to miss a dose or take a double dose, depending on your condition and treatment. Do not take double or extra doses without advice.
Storage Aristocort should be stored at room temperature, 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) and protected from heat, and direct light.
Possible Side Effects All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
- bone fractures; changes in appetite; changes in mood; difficulty sleeping; headache; indigestion; nervousness; stomach bloating; thin, fragile skin.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
- severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; changes in menstrual periods; convulsions; fast or irregular heartbeat; prolonged sore throat, cold, or fever; psychotic behaviors; severe nausea or vomiting; swelling of feet or legs; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual weight gain; vision problems; vomiting that looks like coffee grounds.
More Information If you have any questions about Aristocort , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Aristocort is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
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