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Lotrisone
Identifier
019479
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
A description of the experience
Betamethasone is a steroid medication. It is used for a number of diseases including rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, skin diseases such as dermatitis and psoriasis, allergic conditions such as asthma and angioedema, preterm labor to speed the development of the baby [sic], Crohn's disease, cancers such as leukemia, and along with fludrocortisone for adrenocortical insufficiency, among others It can be taken by mouth, injected into a muscle, or applied as a cream. When given by injection, anti-inflammatory effects begin in around two hours and last for seven days
Serious side effects include an increased risk of infection, muscle weakness, severe allergic reactions, and psychosis. Long term use may cause adrenal insufficiency. Stopping the medication suddenly following long term use may be dangerous The cream commonly results in increased hair growth and skin irritation. Betamethasone belongs to the glucocorticoid class of medication
On Jan, 6, 2016: 682 people reported to have side effects when taking Lotrisone. Among them, 7 people (1.03%) have Hallucination.
On Jan, 6, 2016: 682 people reported to have side effects when taking Lotrisone. Among them, 25 people (3.67%) have Death.
Time on Lotrisone when people have Death :
| < 1 month | 1 - 6 months | 6 - 12 months | 1 - 2 years | 2 - 5 years | 5 - 10 years | 10+ years | |
| Death | 0.00% | 100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |