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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Arthropathy? 2,722 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 2,722 reports of Arthropathy have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 11.1% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

2,722
Reports of Arthropathy with HYDROCORTISONE
11.1%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
1,163
Deaths
1,479
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Arthropathy From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 2,722 reports, 1,163 (42.7%) resulted in death, 1,479 (54.3%) required hospitalization, and 1,498 (55.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Arthropathy Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause?

Drug ineffective (6,176) Off label use (4,382) Pain (3,662) Fatigue (3,642) Rash (3,562) Condition aggravated (3,333) Systemic lupus erythematosus (3,175) Abdominal discomfort (3,166) Alopecia (3,125) Swelling (3,056)

What Other Drugs Cause Arthropathy?

ETANERCEPT (11,842) ADALIMUMAB (11,670) ABATACEPT (11,099) METHOTREXATE (10,973) TOCILIZUMAB (9,816) LEFLUNOMIDE (9,277) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (8,770) RITUXIMAB (8,619) INFLIXIMAB (8,410) SULFASALAZINE (7,545)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Arthropathy Risk?

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