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I’m A 61 Year Old Male. I Take 200mg Zoloft
Question: I’m a 61 year old male. I take 200mg Zoloft and 12.5 mg of Losartan/HTZ for blood pressure. I’ve had hemorrhoids for many years. About 5 years ago they started getting worse. They never bled much, and still don’t, just painful. Over the last three years I’ve been using Anucort HC when I have flair ups. Usually for 5 or 6 days. They work well for me, but I wanted a second opinion on long term use. I have never noticed any side effects, but I’ve read about them. Sometimes I use Anusol Plus suppositories, which work pretty well. I’ve noticed adding fiber and eating a healthy diet seems to help, it’s just hard to stay with it . Thanks
Brief Answer:
Few side effect listed below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Using ANUCORT hc cream is usually safe and with less side effects when used usually for two weeks 2 times daily and in severe cases 3 times daily.
It can cause itchiness, burning, redness and irritation of rectal mucosa.
It usually gives only these topical side effects but also can be absorbed systemically in some cases giving elevated blood pressure, increased facial hair, increased sweating, allergic rash etc.
I think you are using it for short periods 5-6 days and letting mucosal lining time to regenerate.
Use it followed by healthy diet you used and also by staying less time sitting and avoiding straining in toilet.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Few side effect listed below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Using ANUCORT hc cream is usually safe and with less side effects when used usually for two weeks 2 times daily and in severe cases 3 times daily.
It can cause itchiness, burning, redness and irritation of rectal mucosa.
It usually gives only these topical side effects but also can be absorbed systemically in some cases giving elevated blood pressure, increased facial hair, increased sweating, allergic rash etc.
I think you are using it for short periods 5-6 days and letting mucosal lining time to regenerate.
Use it followed by healthy diet you used and also by staying less time sitting and avoiding straining in toilet.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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