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Does CORTISONE Cause Myositis? 113 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 113 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with CORTISONE (Cortisone aceticum). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for CORTISONE.

113
Reports of Myositis with CORTISONE
1.0%
of all CORTISONE reports
109
Deaths
113
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From CORTISONE?

Of the 113 reports, 109 (96.5%) resulted in death, 113 (100.0%) required hospitalization, and 109 (96.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CORTISONE. However, 113 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which CORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Myositis 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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