Reaction to Entocort?

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Reaction to Entocort?

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Could someone who has had a negative reaction to Entocort or know the negative reactions to Entocort tell me what they would be? I have started to have swelling, especially in the extremities, but somewhat all over. Wondering if my body is starting to not like the Entocort?

Thanks! Susie
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Hi Susie,

Edema (fluid retention in the extremities) is generally a sign of steroid toxicity.

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Meaning I need to stop it, or meaning I need to lower the dose?
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And thank you btw, I was figuring, nice to have confirmation.
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Well, meaning you probably should check with your doctor if you're planning to continue to take it.

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Shoot! Hate checking with the doc :) thanks for the help!
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The point is, it may be an allergic reaction, in which case just reducing the dose may not be sufficient to stop the symptoms.

But this is obviously an uncommon side effect.

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Susie,

You need to get checked due to blood clotting problem. When I had this last clot I blamed entocort but I could not find evidence and reluctantly started it again.

Take care!
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