Betamethasone foam

What is betamethasone foam?

BETAMETHASONE (Luxiq®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce scaling, redness, and itching due to scalp problems such as scalp psoriasis. Generic betamethasone foam is not yet available.

What should my health care professional know before I use betamethasone?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• infection, measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox

• skin wasting or thinning

• an unusual or allergic reaction to betamethasone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

If you are going to use betamethasone for a long time your prescriber or health care professional needs to know if you have:

• diabetes

• glaucoma or cataracts

How should I use this medicine?

Betamethasone foam is for use on the scalp; it is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Follow the directions on the prescription label exactly. Wash your hands before and after use. Hold can upside down and release a small amount of foam onto a saucer or other cool surface. Do not put foam directly onto hands because foam will begin to melt immediately in your hands. Pick up small amounts of foam with fingers and gently massage onto scalp area until foam disappears. Repeat until entire affected scalp area is treated. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses without advice.

What drug(s) may interact with betamethasone?

There are no known interactions between betamethasone foam and other drugs.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about other scalp products you are using. Do not apply betamethasone at the same site as other scalp preparations without advice.

What should I watch for while taking betamethasone?

Do not use betamethasone foam to treat other skin disorders. Use only for the condition for which it was prescribed.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve after two weeks of betamethasone use. It is important not to use more betamethasone than prescribed. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.

Do not use an airtight bandage to cover the affected area unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you to. If you are to cover the area, follow the prescriber's instructions carefully. Covering the area where betamethasone is applied can increase the amount that passes through the skin and increase the risk of side effects.

Do not get betamethasone in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.

What side effects may I notice from using betamethasone?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• burning or itching of the scalp

• dark red spots on the scalp

• infection

• painful, red, pus-filled blisters in hair follicles

• thinning of the skin of the scalp

Other serious side effects can develop if you use betamethasone for a long time, or if you use too much. Contact your prescriber or health care professional if you notice any unusual effects.

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Betamethasone injection

What is betamethasone injection?

BETAMETHASONE (Celestone®Soluspan®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Betamethasone treats allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and many other conditions. Generic betamethasone injections are not yet available.

What should my health care professional know before I receive betamethasone?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• diabetes

• blood clotting problems

• heart, liver, or kidney disease

• high blood pressure

• infection; measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox

• mental problems or psychosis

• myasthenia gravis

• osteoporosis

• previous heart attack

• seizures (convulsions)

• stomach or intestinal disease

• under-active thyroid

• an unusual or allergic reaction to betamethasone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Betamethasone injection can be given at a number of different sites, depending on the condition being treated. It is given by a health-care professional in a clinic or hospital setting.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What drug(s) may interact with betamethasone?

• antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)

• aspirin

• barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)

• bosentan

• carbamazepine

• female hormones, including birth control pills

• heart medicines

• medicines for diabetes

• medicines that improve muscle tone or strength for conditions like myasthenia gravis

• phenytoin

• rifampin

• vaccines and other immunization products

• water pills

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking betamethasone?

Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are using corticosteroids for a long time, carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of corticosteroid, and your prescriber's name and address. Do not suddenly stop using betamethasone. You may need to gradually reduce the dose, so that your body can adjust. Follow the advice of your prescriber or health care professional.

If you receive corticosteroids for a long time, avoid contact with people who have an infection. You may be at an increased risk from infection while receiving betamethasone. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do no heal properly.

People who are taking certain dosages of betamethasone may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking betamethasone before receiving any vaccine.

If you are diabetic, betamethasone can affect your blood sugar levels. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if you need help adjusting the dose of your diabetic medicine.

If you are receiving betamethasone injections every day, you may need to watch your diet. Your body can also lose potassium while you receive this medicine. Ask your prescriber or health care professional about your diet, especially about your salt intake.

If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are receiving betamethasone, or have taken it within the last 12 months.

If betamethasone has been injected into one of your joints, do not put too much stress on the joint for a while. Talk to your prescriber or health care professional about how much you can use the joint while it is healing.

Elderly patients have an increased risk of side effects from betamethasone.

Betamethasone can interfere with certain lab tests and can cause false skin test results.

What side effects may I notice from receiving betamethasone?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• bloody or black, tarry stools

• confusion, excitement, restlessness, a false sense of well-being

• eye pain, decreased or blurred vision, or bulging eyes

• fever, sore throat, sneezing, cough, or other signs of infection

• frequent passing of urine

• hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that are not really there)

• increased thirst

• irregular heartbeat

• menstrual problems

• mental depression, mood swings, mistaken feelings of self-importance, mistaken feelings of being mistreated

• muscle cramps or muscle weakness

• nausea, vomiting

• pain in hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs

• pain, redness, inflammation or scarring at the injection site

• rounding out of face

• skin problems, acne

• stomach pain

• swelling of feet or lower legs

• thin or shiny skin at the injection site

• unusual bruising or red pinpoint spots on the skin

• unusual tiredness or weakness

• weight gain or weight loss

• wounds that will not heal

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• headache

• increased appetite

• increased sweating

• nervousness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping

• unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 2 and 25 degrees C (36 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Betamethasone oral solution

What is betamethasone oral solution?

BETAMETHASONE (Celestone®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Betamethasone treats allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and many other conditions. Generic betamethasone oral solution is not yet available.

What should my health care professional know before I take betamethasone?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• diabetes

• blood clotting problems

• heart, liver, or kidney disease

• high blood pressure

• infection; measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox

• mental problems or psychosis

• myasthenia gravis

• osteoporosis

• previous heart attack

• seizures (convulsions)

• stomach or intestinal disease

• under-active thyroid

• an unusual or allergic reaction to betamethasone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

How should I take this medicine?

Take betamethasone oral solution by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. Take with milk or food to avoid stomach upset. If you are only taking betamethasone once a day, take it in the morning, which is the time your body normally secretes cortisol. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking betamethasone except on your prescriber's advice.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

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, consult your prescriber or health care professional. You may need to miss a dose or take a double dose, depending on your condition and treatment. Do not take double or extra doses without advice.

What drug(s) may interact with betamethasone?

• antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)

• aspirin

• barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)

• bosentan

• carbamazepine

• female hormones, including birth control pills

• heart medicines

• medicines for diabetes

• medicines that improve muscle tone or strength for conditions like myasthenia gravis

• phenytoin

• rifampin

• vaccines and other immunization products

• water pills

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking betamethasone?

Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are taking corticosteroids for a long time, carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of corticosteroid, and your prescriber's name and address. Do not suddenly stop taking betamethasone. You may need to gradually reduce the dose, so that your body can adjust. Follow the advice of your prescriber or health care professional.

If you take corticosteroids for a long time, avoid contact with people who have an infection. You may be at an increased risk from infection while taking betamethasone. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.

People who are taking certain dosages of betamethasone may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking betamethasone before receiving any vaccine.

If you are diabetic, betamethasone can affect your blood sugar levels. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if you need help adjusting the dose of your diabetic medicine.

If you take betamethasone tablets every day, you may need to watch your diet. Your body can also lose potassium while you take this medicine. Ask your prescriber or health care professional about your diet, especially about your salt intake.

If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking betamethasone, or have taken it within the last 12 months.

Alcohol can increase the risk of getting serious side effects while you are taking betamethasone. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Elderly patients have an increased risk of side effects from betamethasone.

Betamethasone can interfere with certain lab tests and can cause false skin test results.

What side effects may I notice from taking betamethasone?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• bloody or black, tarry stools

• confusion, excitement, restlessness, a false sense of well-being

• eye pain, decreased or blurred vision, or bulging eyes

• fever, sore throat, sneezing, cough, or other signs of infection

• frequent passing of urine

• hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that are not really there)

• increased thirst

• irregular heartbeat

• menstrual problems

• mental depression, mood swings, mistaken feelings of self-importance, mistaken feelings of being mistreated

• muscle cramps or muscle weakness

• nausea, vomiting

• pain in hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs

• rounding out of face

• skin problems, acne

• stomach pain

• swelling of feet or lower legs

• unusual bruising or red pinpoint spots on the skin

• unusual tiredness or weakness

• weight gain or weight loss

• wounds that will not heal

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• diarrhea or constipation

• headache

• increased appetite

• increased sweating

• nervousness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping

• unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body

• upset stomach

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 2 and 30 degrees C (36 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Betamethasone skin aerosol

What is betamethasone skin aerosol?

BETAMETHASONE (Alphatrex®, Diprolene®, Diprosone®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Betamethasone treats skin problems that are accompanied by itching and swelling. Generic betamethasone skin aerosol is not yet available.

What should my health care professional know before I use betamethasone?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• infection, measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox

• large areas of burned or damaged skin

• skin wasting or thinning

• an unusual or allergic reaction to betamethasone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

If you are going to use betamethasone for a long time your prescriber or health care professional needs to know if you have:

• diabetes

• glaucoma or cataracts

How should I use this medicine?

Betamethasone skin aerosol is for external use only; do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label exactly. Wash your hands before and after use. Shake the canister well. Hold upright about 6 inches from the skin. Apply a short spray (three seconds) to the affected area. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Elderly patients are more likely to have damaged skin through aging, and this may increase side effects. Corticosteroid skin preparations should only be used for brief periods and infrequently in older patients.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses without advice.

What drug(s) may interact with betamethasone?

There are no known interactions between betamethasone skin preparations and other drugs.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about other skin products you are using. Do not apply betamethasone at the same site as other skin preparation without advice.

What should I watch for while taking betamethasone?

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve after one week of betamethasone use. It is important not to use more betamethasone than prescribed. Do not use for more than 14 days. Do not use on healthy skin or over large areas of skin. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.

Do not use an airtight bandage to cover the affected area unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you to. If you are to cover the area, follow the prescriber's instructions carefully. Covering the area where betamethasone is applied can increase the amount that passes through the skin and increase the risk of side effects.

Do not get betamethasone in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water. Do not inhale the vapors; this can cause irritation to the lungs and increase the risk of side effects.

This aerosol contains alcohol and can catch fire. Keep away from lighted matches, cigarettes and other naked flames.

What side effects may I notice from using betamethasone?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• burning or itching of the skin

• dark red spots on the skin

• infection

• painful, red, pus-filled blisters in hair follicles

• thinning of the skin, sunburn more likely especially on the face

Other serious side effects can develop if you use betamethasone for a long time, or if you use too much. Contact your prescriber or health care professional if you notice any unusual effects.

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• dry skin

• unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 2 and 30 degrees C (36 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Betamethasone skin cream, gel, lotion, or ointment

What is betamethasone skin cream, gel, lotion, or ointment?

BETAMETHASONE (Alphatrex®, Diprolene® AF, Diprosone®, Uticort®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Betamethasone treats skin problems that are accompanied by itching and swelling. Generic betamethasone cream, gel, and ointment are available. Generic lotion is not yet available.

What should my health care professional know before I use topical betamethasone?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• acne caused by acne rosacea or acne vulgaris

• any type of active infection including measles, tuberculosis, herpes, or chickenpox

• large areas of burned or damaged skin

• skin wasting or thinning

• an unusual or allergic reaction to betamethasone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

If you are going to use topical betamethasone for a long time your prescriber or health care professional needs to know if you have:

• diabetes

• glaucoma or cataracts

How should I use this medicine?

Betamethasone skin cream, gel, lotion or ointment is for external use only; do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash your hands before and after use. Apply a thin film to the affected areas and rub in gently. Do not use your medicine more often than directed or for a longer period of time than ordered by your prescriber or health care professional. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

Do not bandage or wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your prescriber or health care professional. If you are to use a dressing (covering) over this medicine, make sure you know how to apply it.

Do not get betamethasone in the eyes, nose or mouth. If it does get on these areas, rinse off right away.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children, especially those under the age of 13. Special care may be needed. Do not use this medicine on the diaper area of a child.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses without advice.

What drug(s) may interact with betamethasone?

There are no known interactions between betamethasone skin preparations and other drugs. Do not use other products containing corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone, with betamethasone cream without first talking to your health care provider.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about other skin products you are using. Do not apply betamethasone at the same site as other skin preparation without advice.

What should I watch for while taking topical betamethasone?

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve after one week of betamethasone use. It is important not to use more betamethasone than prescribed. Do not use for more than 14 days. Do not use on healthy skin or over large areas of skin. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.

Do not use an airtight bandage to cover the affected area unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you to. If you are to cover the area, follow the prescriber's instructions carefully. Covering the area where betamethasone is applied can increase the amount that passes through the skin and increase the risk of side effects.

Do not get betamethasone in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.

Older patients are more likely to have damaged skin through aging, and this may increase side effects.

What side effects may I notice from using topical betamethasone?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• burning or itching of the skin

• dark red spots on the skin

• infection

• lack of healing of the skin condition

• painful, red, pus-filled blisters in hair follicles

• severe burning and continued itching of the skin

• thinning of the skin, with easy bruising, sunburn more likely especially on the face

Other serious side effects can develop if you use betamethasone for a long time, or if you use too much. Contact your prescriber or health care professional if you notice any unusual effects.

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• burning, itching, or irritation of the skin

• dry skin

• increased redness or scaling of the skin

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 2—30 degrees C (36—86 degrees F); do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Betamethasone tablets

What are betamethasone tablets?

BETAMETHASONE (Celestone®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Betamethasone treats allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and many other conditions. Generic betamethasone tablets are not yet available.

What should my health care professional know before I take betamethasone?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• diabetes

• blood clotting problems

• heart, liver, or kidney disease

• high blood pressure

• infection; measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox

• mental problems or psychosis

• myasthenia gravis

• osteoporosis

• previous heart attack

• seizures (convulsions)

• stomach or intestinal disease

• under-active thyroid

• an unusual or allergic reaction to betamethasone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

How should I take this medicine?

Take betamethasone tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Take with milk or food to avoid stomach upset. If you are only taking betamethasone once a day, take it in the morning, which is the time your body normally secretes cortisol. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking betamethasone except on your prescriber's advice.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

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, consult your prescriber or health care professional. You may need to miss a dose or take a double dose, depending on your condition and treatment. Do not take double or extra doses without advice.

What drug(s) may interact with betamethasone?

• antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)

• aspirin

• barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)

• bosentan

• calcium supplements

• carbamazepine

• female hormones, including birth control pills

• heart medicines

• medicines for diabetes

• medicines that improve muscle tone or strength for conditions like myasthenia gravis

• phenytoin

• rifampin

• vaccines and other immunization products

• water pills

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking betamethasone?

Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are taking corticosteroids for a long time, carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of corticosteroid, and your prescriber's name and address. Do not suddenly stop taking betamethasone. You may need to gradually reduce the dose, so that your body can adjust. Follow the advice of your prescriber or health care professional.

If you take corticosteroids for a long time, avoid contact with people who have an infection. You may be at an increased risk from infection while taking betamethasone. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.

People who are taking certain dosages of betamethasone may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking betamethasone before receiving any vaccine.

If you are diabetic, betamethasone can affect your blood sugar. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if you need help adjusting the dose of your diabetic medicine.

If you take betamethasone tablets every day, you may need to watch your diet. Your body can also lose potassium while you take this medicine. Ask your prescriber or health care professional about your diet, especially about your salt intake.

If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking betamethasone, or have taken it within the last 12 months.

Alcohol can increase the risk of getting serious side effects while you are taking betamethasone. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Elderly patients have an increased risk of side effects from betamethasone.

Betamethasone can interfere with certain lab tests and can cause false skin test results.

What side effects may I notice from taking betamethasone?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• bloody or black, tarry stools

• confusion, excitement, restlessness, a false sense of well-being

• eye pain, decreased or blurred vision, or bulging eyes

• fever, sore throat, sneezing, cough, or other signs of infection

• frequent passing of urine

• hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that are not really there)

• increased thirst

• irregular heartbeat

• menstrual problems

• mental depression, mood swings, mistaken feelings of self-importance, mistaken feelings of being mistreated

• muscle cramps or muscle weakness

• nausea, vomiting

• pain in hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs

• rounding out of face

• skin problems, acne

• stomach pain

• swelling of feet or lower legs

• unusual bruising or red pinpoint spots on the skin

• unusual tiredness or weakness

• weight gain or weight loss

• wounds that will not heal

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• diarrhea or constipation

• headache

• increased appetite

• increased sweating

• nervousness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping

• unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body

• upset stomach

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store at room temperature between 2 and 30 degrees C (36 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.