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Does CORTISONE Cause Cataract? 83 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 83 reports of Cataract have been filed in association with CORTISONE (Cortisone aceticum). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for CORTISONE.

83
Reports of Cataract with CORTISONE
0.8%
of all CORTISONE reports
0
Deaths
35
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cataract From CORTISONE?

Of the 83 reports, 35 (42.2%) required hospitalization, and 1 (1.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cataract Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Cataract is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for CORTISONE.

What Other Side Effects Does CORTISONE Cause?

Pain (6,289) Systemic lupus erythematosus (6,160) Drug ineffective (6,110) Alopecia (6,043) Pemphigus (5,992) Abdominal discomfort (5,980) Rheumatoid arthritis (5,879) Fatigue (5,859) Glossodynia (5,443) Swelling (5,334)

What Other Drugs Cause Cataract?

ADALIMUMAB (3,157) METHOTREXATE (1,785) INSULIN LISPRO (1,676) LENALIDOMIDE (1,658) ETANERCEPT (1,451) PREDNISONE (1,365) RITUXIMAB (1,332) INSULIN GLARGINE (1,313) ABATACEPT (1,065) TOFACITINIB (1,050)

Which CORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Cataract Risk?

CORTISONE vs CORTISONE\HYDROCORTISONE CORTISONE vs COSMETICS CORTISONE vs COUMADIN CORTISONE vs COUMADIN TABS CORTISONE vs COVID-19 CONVALESCENT PLASMA

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