KENALOG-40 Reviews (TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE)Average Rating: 2.2 (505 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare KENALOG-40 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR KENALOG-40 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Severe Allergies | I am aware of possible side effects but in the near 10 years of getting an annual injection I have had zero adverse reactions. | I get an injection around mid-March every year (just before hay-fever hits in Virginia). I still have to take Claritin D frequently during high tree pollen days. Since my first injection I have had nothing but positive results. Kenalog has helped me tremendously and if I didn't get the injection annually I would be nearly debilitated with my sinuses. Last year I went without Kenalog for the first time in years and my allergies were horrible. I won't go without my annual injection again! | M | 44 | 9 years 1X O | 3/31/2010 | 1 | sinus infection | It is 3 months later and I now have a indent almost like a hole in my muscle! I am afraid it will get larger as I have heard in other cases! | I was not told what the doctors were giving me, just that it would help my sinus infection. It was not till I noiced the indent that I called and sure enough in was Kenalog | F | 27 | 1 days ?? 1X AN | 3/31/2010 | 4 | Bulging Disc in L5-S1 | heart palpitations,facial flushing, anxiety, insomnia, feel dehydrated/dry mouth with no relief, a little mooody (from being tired from insomnia?) | could barely walk without pain meds. Got the shot in my l5 /s1 and happy days are here again! I could do without the mood changes, but honestly change is better than a constant state of hopelessness. Now I can walk, get out of bed without pain, get out of the car with no pain, etc. Hurray! | F | 35 | 1 days Unk 1X O | 3/29/2010 | 5 | Bad allergies | None | I have had this shot 3 times, once every 6 months, and it really has changed my life. I have terrible allergies, and this shot clears them right up. I have had no necrosis at the injection site or other side effects. My recommendation would be to give it a shot once if you have bad allergies, and if you have side effects, don't use it again. | F | 28 | 18 months 1X O | 3/24/2010 | 1 | shoulder pain | first period delayed. then came for 14 days, went away 14 days and now back again for 16 days and counting. must see ob/gyn for help to stop bleeding. facial hair growth. extreme fatigue, depression. | i was not told what drug i was receiving. doctor denies this could be a side effect. doctor never provided information on side effects. Shoulder no better, need surgery. This drug is poison as far as I am concerned. waiting to see if i get an indentation at injection site. | F | 46 | 1 times 40 1X day | 3/22/2010 | 5 | allergies | I have had some heart burn,but I also started taking digestive enymes at the same time, so that may be it. Maybe some hunger. Other than that, nothing. | After taking the shot, 1cc in my arm, I noticed my knees had quit hurting and my heel spur, too. I totally didn't think a shot in my shoulder could bring this about, since before I've had the shots directly in the affected area. My nose is not nearly as plugged as it usually is and my knees not hurting is the most fantastic thing ever. I haven't taken any celebrex since a couple of days after the shot. I'd take this again. i know some folks have had bad side effects, but I had GOOD side effects! | F | 52 | 1 times 1cc 1X AN | 3/9/2010 | 1 | allergies | A dent in my butt about 4cm in diameter and 1.5cm deep. Skin discoloration. Menstrual irregularities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkD4zQJG3nI | No help with allergies AND I get a permanent dent in my butt. I am forever anti-kenalog. | F | 25 | 1 days 40mg 1X day | 3/4/2010 | 1 | Allergies | Frequent periods as in period for a week off three days and I would get my period again for 5 months after the shot, depression, weight gain, calves cramping, facial hair, MUSCLE ATROPHY on my left buttocks about the size of a lime and it is still growing and is painful. Infertility, lactation of the breasts, and anxiety. | I do not take any medications, not even tyenol when I have a headache. I was told that this drug was like a B12 shot for allergies so, I took it. I have been to countless doctors and not one of them have an answer for me on why this is happening to me including the doctor that injected me. I was told that it was my marathon/triathlon training that was causing this, but when I talk to my teammates none of them have these side effects of running. It is the Kenalog shot and the side effects are not worth the allergy relief. There should be a signed release form for this drug. | F | 27 | 5 years 1X AN | 2/27/2010 | 1 | allergies | Menstrual irregularities, acid reflux, continued allergy symptoms, headache | I got a shot 2 years ago (Jan 2008) hoping for allergy relief. My doctor said he gives them to his mother in law every 5-6 months. I had my period for almost 3 months. Eventually felt better but it didn't help my allergies. January 3, 2010 my 8 year old daughter and I both received the shot for allergic reaction to bug bites, not being told what it was exactly. I was okay at first, but then I got my period for 8 days instead of the usual 4 a month later, it stopped and started again 5 days later and I'm still bleeding. Also I have experienced over the past two weeks what appears to be all the symptoms of acid reflux. The symptoms change up but I have a weird taste in my mouth, burning sensation in my chest and abdominal region, some pain, bloating AND my allergies are acting up. My doctor denies its the drug and doesnt remember me going to my OB GYN 2 years ago with her saying its a rare but it IS a side effect to have your menstrual cycle screwed up. My doctor was more concerned about my eyes being red (from allergies) in spite of the shot? I am scheduled for a physical on March 1st and he recommended over the counter Acid Reflux meds. Its hard to tell if the varied symptoms I have are from my ever flowing period, acid reflux or whatever, but I never had any of these issues and never had problems with my period except after the two isolated times two years apart of receiving this shot. | F | 43 | 1 days not sure 2X O | 2/20/2010 | 1 | sinus infection | One week after my shot my mentrual cycle became all messed up. I bleed one week,and off one week, and bleed the next this has gone on for two months and I was regular my period was 30 days apart. I do not EVER want this again. The worst part was we were ttc and we can't now because I am not ovulating. | F | 29 | 1 times | 1/30/2010 | 4 | allergies/sinus inflamation | none | has helped my symptoms and helps me to get my smell and taste back when my infection gets really bad.Usually have to get an injection about every 5-6 mo. | F | 59 | 3 years | 1/6/2010 | 1 | spasm in neck and thoracic spine | A flare of severe nerve pain and spasm that lasted more than a week. Flushing and burning on my face and chest, followed by a strange rash. Heart palpitations. Insomnia. A white coating on my tongue, probably thrush. I am worried about additional or continuing symptoms, as it's only been two weeks since the shot; and the damned stuff stays in your system a long time. I still get some facial flushing and burning after taking a hot shower. | The doctor injected me with Kenalog without telling me he planned to do so first. I would not have let him do it if he'd asked me. Part of the the problem in my spine is weakness and atrophy following a spine surgery that resulted in post-laminectomy kyphosis. Obviously, these problems will be exacerbated by introducing a drug that is known to cause atrophy and osteoporosis. I have always had these reactions. The first time I had Kenalog was an injection in my foot for a nerve impingement. The foot atrophied and withered; the nerve pain flared to my knee—and never stopped until I had surgery more than a year later. All the capillaries in that area became visible; my physical therapist feared the shot had started a regional pain syndrome. I have had these injections a number of times, always with the same side effects, and NEVER with any improvement. The docs have always denied that the shot could have caused the reaction. | M | 64 | | 1/2/2010 | 3 | Lumbar stenosis | Hot flashes, palpitations, rapid weight gain, post menopausal bleeding, abdominal cramps, indigestion, sleeplessness, severe migraine headaches, elevated blood pressure | I had my first injection 10/8 and noticed mild migraine headaches, slight increase in blood pressure and some sleeplessness. I had the second injection Nov. 30th. No one mentioned any side effects or problems to anticipate. This time, my blood pressure shot up. Had problems sleeping, gained about 7 pounds in the first two weeks. After not having periods for 6 years, stared out with cramping and have been bleeding bright blood for 4 days. Am to start hormones and an ultrasound is scheduled in 2 weeks to rule out tumor. If the Kenalog has caused an overgrowth of the uterine wall, I'll have to have a D&C. Do the orthopedic doctors and the FDA know what is going on? My gynocologist had never heard of this. However, any bleeding at my age has to be investigated...and it can be painful. My back pain has been replaced by migraines, cramps, bloating and discomfort. | F | 59 | 2 times | 12/21/2009 | 3 | Post Sinus Surgery Inflamation | I received my first injection postoperatively but prior to waking up from anesthesia when I had my sinuses operated on. The only symptom I noticed at first that I would not have attributed directly to just having had surgery was an insatiable appetite. | At my one week follow-up appointment I was in severe pain the pressure had increased and I should've been feeling a little better. The Dr looked and said I was swelling again. He said I needed more steroids and I would feel better. I asked the nurse after the shot what I was it was. She said Kenalog but no more. I went home, within 24 hours started to feel normal again but had difficulty sleeping. My menstral cycle was to start on the 18th of the month, it started on the 20th which was a little strange because I can set a clock to my cycle it is very predictable. I braced myself for the hell that I experience while on my period (severe pain, horrible clotting, bleeding to the point I feel I am hemmorhaging). Usually the worst of it starts 8 to 12 hours after my cycle begins and generally last for 2 to 3 of my 5 day cycle. I can always count on these horrible occurences and have been told I need a hysterectomy to fix them. It has been six days today since I started. The first 4 days where great for me, I had mild bloating and mild cramping and very (almost inexistent) mild bleeding. Towards the end of the 4th day I am normally back to the mild bleeding instead, I started bleeding more heavily. It seems like my menstration is increasing as the days go on instead of going away. It is still not as bad as normal but I am starting to wonder if it is ever going to go away after reading some of the posts here. Also have high blood pressure, sugar, and frequent urination | F | 31 | 2 times | 11/25/2009 | 1 | shoulder pain | Abnormal uterine bleeding | I was told there were no side effects excpet for possible skin discoloring. Hah! A week after the injection I started bleeding as though I had my period but I knew it wasn't. That was almost three weeks ago and it's been pretty constant, with a few days of no bleeding and many days of just some brown discharge. I would NEVER get this injection again. It didn't work to help ease pain on my shoulder and I never would have gotten it if my orthopedist had mentioned this possible side effect - but of course he said nothing! | F | 45 | 1 times | 11/15/2009 | 1 | mild asthma symptoms | The visual symptoms are: swollen face and entire neck area including large lumps on both sides of neck at the collarbone also headaches,muscle spasm,tingling in the feet,night sweats.Menstruation returned after five years on HRT. Other symptoms include severe lethargy,exhaustion,depression(lack of motivation to do anything) | Are they waiting until someone commits suicide on this drug before they take it of the market!I DO NOT recommend this drug to anyone. I received only one injection On Aug 29th and cannot escape these awful life altering symptoms. I was never told of side effects although I questioned my Dr. Until that injection I did not have a period for 10 years and have been on HRT for 5 years. I started bleeding after the Kenalog injection. That is not a coincidence!I had a "Type A Personality" before that injection and now I can barely get out of bed in the morning.I have since had every possible exam, x-ray, CT, and complete bloodwork testing for just about everything with perfect reports. The only explanation was that I must have a hyper-sensitivity to kenalog. Obviously,I am not alone. I'm going to support any class action suit out there. This drug is dangerous! | F | 56 | | 10/24/2009 | 3 | sever allergies/asthma | no sever or unusual side effects, just the soreness at the injection site and the brusing, the only downfall was the brusing though, i have had the bruise for about 4-5 months now, may be just me, but might be something to look into. but overall a good shot for allergies and asthma! | F | 17 | | 10/12/2009 | 5 | allergies/sinus inflamation | mild discomfort at injection site, no other side effects | great for helping where nothing else has | F | 24 | | 9/5/2009 | 1 | Trigger Finger | Pain at site of injection for approx. 2 weeks. Periods messed up for months - heavy bleeding for 10 days - 4 days without - heavy bleeding for further 10 days for 3 months. I ended up having hormone treatment to regulate the bleeding & still neede surgery on my hand! | Don't have it - too many side effects & not enough benefits. | F | 42 | 1 times | 8/29/2009 | 3 | Severe Allergies | I had the shot about 3 months ago for a severe seasonal allergy attack that Allegra couldn't help with, and noticed some side effects such as anxiety, feeling spacey, touchy and slight depression. I didn't realize until I just had to get another shot that the side effects increase the second time around, with severe anxiety, depression, exhaustion, feeling light headed, tingly in hands and arms, and a huge appetite. I suppose i'd still take this over the misery of severe allergies, although i wish there was an easier option! | The shot is a saving grace from a severe allergy attack if you know how bad and debilitating they can be, hence why I opted for a second shot only 3 months later. I do however doubt I will get another one considering the higher level of side effects im feeling the second time around, as well as the long term side effect possibilities. I would move to another climate first before I chose to feel this edgy! | M | 27 | 3 months | 8/28/2009 |