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Triamcinolone is a medication available in both prescription and non-prescription forms. It is used to treat inflammation caused by a variety of diseases, conditions, and allergies.

The prescription forms are used to treat inflammation due to arthritis and disorders of the skin, blood, kidney, lungs, eye, thyroid, and intestines. This medication page refers to the prescription form of triamcinolone.

Triamcinolone belongs to a group of drugs called corticosteroids. These work by mimicking the action of steroids normally produced by your body.

Triamcinolone is available as a topical cream, ointment, lotion, spray for use on the skin, and as a paste for use in the mouth. It is also available in injectable forms to be given directly into a muscle (IM), a joint (intra-articular) and the eye (intravitreal) by a healthcare professional.

Common side effects of triamcinolone include upset stomach, headache, insomnia, anxiety, depression, acne, increased hair growth, easy bruising, and irregular menstrual cycles.

Triamcinolone can also cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how triamcinolone affects you.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

• Aminoglutethimide (Cytadren)
• Amphotericin B (Fungizone, Abelcet, AmBisome, Amphotec)
• Antibiotics
• Anticholinesterase agents such as donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), and galantamine (Ryzadyne)
• Anticoagulants such as warfarin (Coumadin)
• Antidiabetic agents
• Isoniazid
• Cholestyramine
• Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
• Digoxin (Lanoxin)
• Estrogens, including oral contraceptives
• Phenytoin (Dilantin)
• Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
• Rifampin (Rifadin)
• Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and celecoxib (Celebrex)

This is not a complete list of triamcinolone drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Serious side effects have been reported with topical triamcinolone including the following:

• Burning, drying and itching of the skin
• Convulsions
• Depression
• Increased blood pressure
• Muscle weakness
• Nervousness
• Psychosis
• Sleepiness
• Changes in menstrual cycle
• Swelling in lower extremities
• Water retention
• Worsening of diabetes or ulcers

Serious side effects have been reported with injectable triamcinolone including the following:

• Stomach upset
• Muscle weakness or atrophy
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Increased blood pressure
• Water and salt retention
• Increased susceptibility to infection

Glaucoma, cataracts, optic nerve damage, and ocular infections have been reported with the ophthalmic injections of triamcinolone.

Triamcinolone can cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how triamcinolone affects you.

Do not take triamcinolone if you are allergic to triamcinolone or to any of its ingredients.

Before taking triamcinolone, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. Especially tell your doctor if you:

• are allergic to triamcinolone or to any of its ingredients
• have diabetes
• have glaucoma
• have cataracts
• have or have had a circulation disorder
• have or have had an immune system disorder
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• are breastfeeding or plan to begin breastfeeding

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

If you take too much triamcinolone, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.

Store triamcinolone at room temperature.

Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.