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Does ASCORBIC ACID Cause Cushingoid? 7 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 7 reports of Cushingoid have been filed in association with ASCORBIC ACID (Dialyvite with Zinc). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for ASCORBIC ACID.

7
Reports of Cushingoid with ASCORBIC ACID
0.1%
of all ASCORBIC ACID reports
5
Deaths
5
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cushingoid From ASCORBIC ACID?

Of the 7 reports, 5 (71.4%) resulted in death, 5 (71.4%) required hospitalization, and 6 (85.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cushingoid Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ASCORBIC ACID. However, 7 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does ASCORBIC ACID Cause?

Off label use (2,439) Drug ineffective (2,010) Pain (1,903) Rheumatoid arthritis (1,869) Fatigue (1,797) Hypertension (1,786) Infusion related reaction (1,716) Headache (1,702) Rash (1,702) Joint swelling (1,665)

What Other Drugs Cause Cushingoid?

PREDNISONE (616) PREDNISOLONE (351) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (341) METHOTREXATE (334) AZATHIOPRINE (240) BUDESONIDE (190) DEXAMETHASONE (186) RITUXIMAB (176) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (174) ADALIMUMAB (170)

Which ASCORBIC ACID Alternatives Have Lower Cushingoid Risk?

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