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 |
| 4 | asthma | increased appetite had to beaware what I was eating not just eating because I felt like it. More energy able to breath much better. | I do not like taking any medications but I was miserable, coughing, wheezing not resting, unable to work and this medication gave me a boost back to my normal daily activities. Have had shots in the past as needed with same results. Have never taken over extended period of time. Occasionally pill form for 7-10 days. I believe if not for the medication I would have been hospitalized. | F | 50 | 1 days | 12/5/2008 | 5 | Severe Allergies | Minimal stomach pain the same day the Kenalog was administered through my buttock. | I suffered with severe allergies my whole life from grass, weeds, pollen and pet dander. As a child, I recall being house bound watching, through our house window, my siblings play slip and slide on our front lawn. My allergies were year round and I resorted to Kenalog after battling with running nose, itchy and swollen eyes, loss of taste, itchy mouth and throat and ear drainage from allergies. I obtain Kenalog injections once every four months and it has been a heaven sent! | F | 32 | 2 years | 11/30/2008 | 1 | Allergies | Large dent in left glutes at injection site; it did not show up until 4-5 months after receiving injection. 11 months later, and I think the "dented" area (muscle waste) is continuing to grow in size. Menstrual cycle problems for two months. | Was not told about ANY side effects of this drug. Commented to the physician that I was losing sleep over past couple of months because I could not breathe well at night and was not getting relief from nasal sprays or Claritin-D. Physician just ordered the shot. I had NO idea that it was a steroid because she didn't tell me ANYTHING at all about the drug - just had the nurse administer the injection. Learned about the drug when I looked it up on the internet. | F | 42 | 1 times | 11/18/2008 | 1 | Pin in lower back | Where do i start. Well first off my M.D did not even tell me waht he was giving me.I trusted him. I did not have a peroid for 2 months,then got one for 2 months straight..Had to get rt overy removed,still no releif,then had to get a abalation.I also gained 30 lbs.Have a dent in my back.It has been 1 yr now and things are not getting better. | This stuff is leathal. Do not take it. Please ask your doc before any injections.Do not trust. | F | 31 | 7 days | 11/12/2008 | 1 | Poison Ivy | Anxiety attacks, Irregular heart rate, Spikes in blood pressure, "spotty" vision, fatigue. | As a fairly healthy 34 year old male, I went to my doctor for help getting over poison ivy mid-July 2008. I recieved the Kenalog 40 injection without being advised on any potential side effects. Within 36 hours I started having severe anxiety attacks with spikes in my blood pressure and vision problems (spotty, increased sensitivity to light). These attacks continued for 4-8 weeks during which time I underwent an MRI (head), stress test, and blood work to make sure nothing else was causing my symptoms.....conclusion: everything normal. My doctor prescribed me Xanax to help with the out of control anxiety. Started feeling more normal 60-90 days later. I started trying to run on my treadmill to get back in shape at the 90 day mark, and once again....symptoms returned. It's been a couple of weeks and I'm getting closer to being back to "normal", but I have no idea how long it will be before the Kenalog has completely metabolized out of my system, and I can get on with li | M | 34 | 1 times | 11/2/2008 | 5 | Hayfever Allergies | After the shot i usually have a sore arm, but thats all. | I've been taking Kenalog shots (60mg) for 14yrs, it is the only drug that can give me any relief for a period of time(8wks). | M | 36 | 14 years | 9/30/2008 | 1 | Poison Ivy | flushing/hot-flashes & body aches for first week; nearly continuous menstruation (3-4 weeks w/ 2 to 5 day breaks between;) weight gain (10 lbs;) obvious indentation/atrophy (approx. 1 inch so far) at injection site | I wish I had been warned about the potential side effects of this medication. It was definitely NOT worth it! | F | 36 | 1 times | 9/27/2008 | 1 | bronchitis | Took the shot on 8/21/08 at a urgent care facility. Started my period by end of august and it's still going.!!! The cramping is horrible! I have went through so many advil and tampons it's scary. It didn't even occur to me until tonight that the kenalog shot 80 mg. was causing this. I'm 46 so I thought it was a symtom of perimenopause.It has made me feel so weak and depressed probally due to so much blood loss and pain from cramps. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!! | F | 46 | | 9/16/2008 | 5 | allergies | NONE- I have been taking a Kenalog injection for 7 years. I have had allergies since I was a child, and was miserable from March to September. At 46 my doctor suggested I try Kenalog because I had to take prescription medication to get thru the day and was still miserable. It has been my salvation, and I will take it until a cure is found. | F | 54 | 7 years | 9/4/2008 | 5 | eczema | none, slight pain in the injection site for a day or two but nothing else | It cleared up my skin better than anything else. | F | 29 | 30 days | 8/22/2008 | 1 | wrist/hand pain | I had two Kenalog injections in mid-June, one in each wrist. Started my period 3 weeks later and it has been messed up beyond belief since then. I've had maybe 7 days of no bleeding since early July. My period have always been reasonably regular, and my doctor agrees that it's the steroids and that it may be 3-5 months before things go back to normal. My anxiety is also much higher than usual. And did my doctor warn me of this side effect? Not so much. | Never. Again. | F | 28 | 2 times | 8/22/2008 | 1 | Respiratory infection | Extreme pain at the injection site,drop in potassium levels, rapid heartbeat, depression, anxiety, menstrual periods from hell(heavy,lengthy,unpredictable) horrible scar, muscle atrophy | The scar in my upper left arm is a baseball sized deep purple indention-horrible! Also, my heart beat become so erratic, I had to have anesthesia for a procedure to check for heart problems. Still having problems after 15 months. I have had repeated anxiety attacks. I was never told anything about the possibility of such side effects. It took me some time to figure it all out and visits to a dermatologist, a lung specialist who referred me to a heart specialist who felt I needed a diagnostic procedure,and an OB/Gyn. I would not recommend this drug to ANYONE! My life will never be the same and I wonder if I will ever have a day when I feel good and healthy again. I was athletic, active,and happy before Kenalog. | F | 30 | 1 times | 8/6/2008 | 5 | Seasonal Allergies/Bronchitas | Severe sweating the first day after I get the shot. | I have been receiving this shot for almost 5 years at least twice a year. If it weren't for this particular medication, I would suffer badly with breathing through my nose. The membranes in my nose swell very badly;therefore the reason why I request this shot so often. Now that I am 44 years old, I get this shot 3-times a year. The only bad side affect is the sweating I do the first day of the shot. My heart races as well because this is a steroid. I recommend this shot to anyone who suffers with allergies and have a hard time breathing during this time. | F | 44 | 5 years | 8/1/2008 | 4 | Allergies/Infection | Flushing, severe and debilitating muscle and joint pain, increased blood pressure, headache, increased appetite, insomnia | I suffer from severe inflammation as my body over-reacts to allergens, infections, and other stimuli. Although I experience severe pain after the injections, this is the only medication that has proven effective at reducing the inflammation in my body. I've taken these injections for several years and after the pain is gone (usually 24-28 hours) I feel much better. My doctor switched injection sites from butt to arm after news started circulating about atrophy, but I have not had that problem. I am prepared for the pain and will continue to take the shots since they have helped me tremendously. | F | 45 | 6 years | 7/1/2008 | 2 | allergies | I took the shot for my allergies. Worked great for that but my thoughts have been racing ever since. I also have been having trouble sleeping at night. | Worked great for my allergies and I can breath now but I'd rather be coughing then feeling like this | F | 38 | 1 days | 6/18/2008 | 5 | Hayfever | None | Within a few hours my hayfever symptoms disapeared! History -> Every year I would suffer badly, and antihistamine tablets and OTC meds only helped to a limited extent. This year I started to get syptoms as usual sneezing and itchy eyes so in June tried the kenalog 40mg injection. Result -> amazing improvement, can walk through grass etc with no problems and dont get any sneezing, eye watering or stuffiness at night! | M | 39 | 2 weeks | 6/15/2008 | 5 | Nasal Allergies | None, my nose cleared up within 30 minutes after I received the injection. Thank God | F | 58 | 1 times | 6/3/2008 | 5 | Severe allergies | None | The relief from the seasonal ragweed is so fantastic, I wish it could be that good all year. It does only last for about 6 weeks and the Doctors are reluctant to give more than one shot, although I can have a second shot if I feel I need it. I get a shot the first or second week of August evey year and it last until mid to late September. It may not be for everyone, but it has sure been a life saver for a chronic ragweed sufferer. | M | 54 | 18 times | 6/2/2008 | 3 | Pollen allergy: sinus, lungs, eyes | I am not convinced it is related, but I am one year menopausal and have had breakthrough bleeding two months later when the allergy season is at its height. | My allergy (pollen related) symptoms are much better this year than last. I still need to take the additional allergy medications which I had to take before. I still don't dare open the door until a half hour after taking the meds., but the symptoms are much better this year. In addition to the Kenalog shot I started an online free Tools for Life program that deals with depression. I was taking anti depression medicine (Prozac) at the time. I am no longer on antidepression medicine. I have not had any more suicidal thoughts. I change the program to include self talk that aligns with my own beliefs. This includes being thankful for all the medication including the Kenalog. | F | 54 | 2 months | 5/31/2008 | 2 | Cervical disk degeneration | Severe menstrual changes (period flow started just before 2 injection & has lasted 3 weeks so far; cramps occur every few days; blood clots are common); insomnia (started after 2nd injection); weight gain (about 10 pounds in just under 2 months). | I have undergone a series of 3 Kenalog injections in my neck to reduce cervical radiculopathy & associated headaches. To date, pain level has not diminished, so I am apparently not one of the lucky 50% that has good results from Kenalog. If you are in moderate to severe pain, Kenalog may be worth trying, but proceed with caution if you are a pre-menopausal female...due to the potential for significant menstrual changes. | F | 45 | 7 weeks | 5/28/2008 |