It's about a glucocorticoid. This hormones with potent anti-inflammatory action. From these speeds redness, swelling and pain. Glucocorticoids are administered in various forms: in the form of tablets, inhalers, nasal sprays or lotions.
Like most effective drugs in the hormones have side effects. From them can thinner skin, disturbed menstrual cycle, becoming brittle bones, increases blood sugar and blood pressure. That is why steroids often prescribed a short course.
Our body is able to do himself glucocorticoids. They help to cope with stress. If we take hormones for a long time, there is a chance that during times of stress, we will not develop their own.
When you have to reduce the dose of hormones, it makes very slowly. Do not throw or start steroid treatment without consulting a doctor.
After the abolition of hormones our body can be adjusted for several months. All this time may disturb withdrawal symptoms: dizziness, weakness, pain. If something similar appears, be sure to see your doctor.
Here are ways to prevent withdrawal symptoms
- Do not stop taking hormones without medical advice;
- Do not take other medicines with hormones without medical advice;
- Immediately tell the doctor if there was something similar to the withdrawal symptoms;
- If you went for treatment to other doctors, be sure to tell them about the fact that taking hormones.
