Kenalog and population

I had chronic swelling in the tip of my nose from surgery. Kenalog returned my nose to normal. The side effects these people have all experienced are awful, but they are less than two percent of the population. Thier Dr.s should have told them of the possible side effects so they could have made a more informed decision. I always ASK my Dr. about interactions with other medications and side effects. I kind of think if something is going in my body, its my responsibility to learn everything I can about it. Sorry to those with bad results, but this drug has help hundreds of thousands of people.

For anyone who is taking steroids of any kind, injections such s Kenalog apply, should be having their eye doctor monitor their eye pressure. About 8% of the population will have their eye pressure (IOP) go up. This is damaging to the optic nerve over time. In my opinion, ANY doctor giving these shots should be required by law to inform patients of this potentially harmful side effect. Because there are no visible effects with the vision until it is too late, no one has their pressure checked. I heard one study say that one out of 2 people will have this side effect with long term usage. Take it from someone who is a steroid responder.