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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Cushingoid? 64 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 64 reports of Cushingoid have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

64
Reports of Cushingoid with HYDROCORTISONE
0.3%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
13
Deaths
23
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cushingoid From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 64 reports, 13 (20.3%) resulted in death, 23 (35.9%) required hospitalization, and 11 (17.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cushingoid Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Cushingoid 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 Cushingoid?

PREDNISONE (616) PREDNISOLONE (351) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (341) METHOTREXATE (334) AZATHIOPRINE (240) BUDESONIDE (190) DEXAMETHASONE (186) RITUXIMAB (176) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (174) ADALIMUMAB (170)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Cushingoid Risk?

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