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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Constipation? 419 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 419 reports of Constipation have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 1.7% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

419
Reports of Constipation with HYDROCORTISONE
1.7%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
77
Deaths
277
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Constipation From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 419 reports, 77 (18.4%) resulted in death, 277 (66.1%) required hospitalization, and 64 (15.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Constipation Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 419 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Constipation?

LENALIDOMIDE (9,635) NIRAPARIB (4,128) ADALIMUMAB (4,063) SEMAGLUTIDE (4,036) TIRZEPATIDE (3,417) ERENUMAB-AOOE (3,104) MORPHINE (2,979) OXYCODONE (2,747) PALBOCICLIB (2,705) POMALIDOMIDE (2,374)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Constipation Risk?

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