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Does CORTISONE Cause Obesity? 927 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 927 reports of Obesity have been filed in association with CORTISONE (Cortisone aceticum). This represents 8.3% of all adverse event reports for CORTISONE.

927
Reports of Obesity with CORTISONE
8.3%
of all CORTISONE reports
715
Deaths
837
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Obesity From CORTISONE?

Of the 927 reports, 715 (77.1%) resulted in death, 837 (90.3%) required hospitalization, and 756 (81.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Obesity Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CORTISONE. However, 927 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 Obesity?

RISPERIDONE (3,039) PREDNISONE (1,880) METHOTREXATE (1,876) ADALIMUMAB (1,780) TOCILIZUMAB (1,630) ABATACEPT (1,605) INFLIXIMAB (1,536) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (1,532) SULFASALAZINE (1,455) ETANERCEPT (1,407)

Which CORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Obesity 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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CORTISONE Full Profile All Obesity Reports All Drugs Causing Obesity CORTISONE Demographics