Kenalog-40 and Joint swelling - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Joint swelling is reported as a side effect among people who take Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone acetonide), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ridaura, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Joint swelling when taking Kenalog-40. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,058 people who have side effects when taking Kenalog-40 from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Kenalog-40?

Kenalog-40 has active ingredients of triamcinolone acetonide. It is often used in back pain. eHealthMe is studying from 2,099 Kenalog-40 users. Check the latest studies of Kenalog-40.

What is Joint swelling?

Joint swelling is found to be associated with 2,121 drugs and 2,934 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Joint swelling.

On Jul, 11, 2026

2,058 people reported to have side effects when taking Kenalog-40.
Among them, 11 people (0.53%) have Joint swelling.

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Kenalog-40 when they have Joint swelling? *

What is the gender of people who have Joint swelling when taking Kenalog-40? *

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Joint swelling when taking Kenalog-40? *

What are other drugs people take besides Kenalog-40? *

What are other side effects people have besides Joint swelling? *

Itching: 3 people, 27.27%
Pain: 3 people, 27.27%
Dizziness: 2 people, 18.18%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 2 people, 18.18%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 18.18%
Head Injury: 2 people, 18.18%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 2 people, 18.18%
Hair Loss: 2 people, 18.18%
Rash Macular (small, flat red spots): 2 people, 18.18%
Confusional State: 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 18.18%
Swelling: 1 person, 9.09%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 9.09%
Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Muscle Tightness: 1 person, 9.09%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on triamcinolone acetonide (the active ingredients of Kenalog-40) and Kenalog-40 (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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