What is/are Triamcinolone Tablets?TRIAMCINOLONE is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. This medicine is used to treat allergies, arthritis, asthma, skin problems, and many other conditions. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care providers before I take Triderm?They need to know if you have any of these conditions: depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances diabetes infection, like tuberculosis, herpes, or fungal infection liver disease osteoporosis previous heart attack seizures stomach or intestine disease thyroid disease an unusual or allergic reaction to triamcinolone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast-feeding. How should I use Triderm?Take triderm by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take with milk or food to avoid stomach upset. For best results, take triderm at or about 8:00 in the morning. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor''s advice. You may need to gradually reduce the dose. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of triderm in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of triderm contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share triderm with others. What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with Triderm?Do not take triderm with any of the following: mifepristone. This medicine may also interact with the following: aspirin other steroid medicines vaccines and other immunization products. This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What side effects may I notice from Triderm?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue black, tarry stools breathing difficulty change in vision confusion, depression, excitement, mood swings dizziness fever, infection, sores that do not heal frequent passing of urine increased thirst high blood pressure menstrual problems pain in back, hips, shoulders, ribs rounding of face seizures stomach pain swelling of feet, hands unusual bruising or red pinpoint spots on the skin unusually weak or tired. Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): headache increased sweating trouble sleeping unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body upset stomach, nausea. This list may not describe all possible side effects. What should I watch for while using Triderm?Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar as directed. If you are taking triderm for a long time, carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of medicine, and your doctor''s name and address. You may need to be on a special diet while taking triderm. Talk to your doctor. Do not come in contact with people who have chickenpox or the measles while you are taking triderm. If you do, call your doctor right away. Where should I keep Triderm?Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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