Common Side Effects

• Some of these side effects include changes in appetite, acne, diarrhea, constipation, trouble sleeping, heartburn, headache, restlessness, sweating, vomiting and nausea. Although these are considered the most common side effects associated with using this medication, they only affect a small amount of users.
  
  

Severe Side Effects

• Unfortunately, a number of severe side effects are associated with using this drug. Some of these side effects include allergic reaction, hives, difficulty breathing, tightening of the chest, rash, swelling of the tongue and lips, vision changes, mood changes, muscle pain and weakness, chills, seizures, slow wound healing, sore throat, and pain or swelling at the injection site. These side effects are also very rare and do not affect a large amount of users.
  
  

Important Safety Information

• This medication has been known to lower the body's ability to fight infection. As a result, it is strongly recommended that users stay away from any individual with an illness or disease throughout the course of their treatment. Continue using this medication until your doctor says it is no longer needed and never stop treatment until you have spoken with them. Consult with your doctor before you have any type of surgical procedure while you are taking this medication to ensure optimal safety.
  
  

Usage

• Always use Cortico exactly as it was prescribed by your doctor and never in dosages that exceed what has been recommended on the label. This medication is administered in injection form and should be performed by a medical professional in a medical setting. Cortico should be warmed to room temperature before injection and should never be taken in conjunction with aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen.
  
  

Warning

• If you experience any of the above side effects, contact your local physician immediately.
  
  If an overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center and head directly to the nearest emergency room.
  
  Cortico is meant in the treatment of bacterial infections only and should never be used for any other medical condition unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.