Entocort: An immunosuppressor. It gives you a shot of prednisone right to your Ileum(where my Crohn's is located). I now take one a day but have been slowly tapering off. I have been on it since February. Only side effects are sometimes(when a bit inflamed) you can feel the capsule open in your gut and it's a bit weird.
Reactine: For allergies. An anti-histamine. I take 1 pill a day year round while some people only need it in the spring/summer or fall. I've been on it since I can remember. The only side effects are that sometimes when mixed with my other meds I can feel sleepy.
Hydro-Cortisone Cream: For allergic skin rashes. I only use it after I have an allergic reaction on a certain part of my skin. I have needed it off and on all of my life. No side effects but works very well on itch.
Nasonex: For sinus related allergies/infections. I use it off and on depending on worse allergy periods for me and for sinus infections. I've been on and off of it since I was 12. No side effects.
Regular Strength Tylenol: For pain/fevers. I take at least 6 pills a day(2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon, 2 at bedtime). Sometimes I switch it up and take Extra Strength Tylenol. I've always taken this. No side effects.
Tylenol 3 with Codeine: For severe pain. I take during a flare or sometimes at bed time if it's been a bad pain day to help me sleep. Been on this since August 2010. The side effects vary depending on what I take it with. Sleepiness and dizziness are the worst.
Imuran: An immunosupressor. Stops my body from attacking itself. I started at 3 pills a day but am now on 2 a day. I have been on this since December 2010 but am ending this December. The side effects for me are heart palpitations, flushed face, high blood pressure, nausea, and memory loss.
Prednisone: An Immunosuppressor. Stops my body from attacking itself. I started at 8 pills a day and slowly tapered off. I was on this from September 2010 to February 2011. There were major side effects from this drug! Major mood swings, my face went numb, my bones ached constantly, constantly hungry which causes weight gain and tons more that I can't remember right now because it also causes memory loss.
Ventolin Puffer(blue): For Asthma. Helps me breathe through an Asthma attack. I take two puffs during an Asthma attack. I've been on it since May 2007. The only side effect is about 5 minutes after I take it I get very shaky.
Flovent Puffer(orange): For Asthma. Helps prevent Asthma attacks. I take two puffs before bed. I've been on it since May 2007. I haven't needed to use this puffer since I've been put onto steroids. No side effects really.
Remicade Infusion: The highest immunosuppressor available. Keeps my Crohn's in Remission. I get an infusion every 8 weeks. I've been on it since July 2011. The only side effects are a lot of infections afterwards, drowsiness, very achy legs, and pain in the arm you get it infused in.
Those are my regular drugs. I also take Morphine, Tramacet, Toradol, ect. for extreme pain but that's only usually if I go into emerge.
I also take lot's of vitamins but that is a post for another day....
