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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Delirium? 710 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 710 reports of Delirium have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 2.9% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

710
Reports of Delirium with HYDROCORTISONE
2.9%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
521
Deaths
603
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Delirium From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 710 reports, 521 (73.4%) resulted in death, 603 (84.9%) required hospitalization, and 593 (83.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Delirium Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 710 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 Delirium?

OXYCODONE (1,378) QUETIAPINE (1,279) METHOTREXATE (1,199) PREDNISONE (1,088) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,056) RITUXIMAB (1,034) DICLOFENAC (982) ADALIMUMAB (971) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (912) LORAZEPAM (881)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Delirium Risk?

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