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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Depression? 1,259 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,259 reports of Depression have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 5.1% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

1,259
Reports of Depression with HYDROCORTISONE
5.1%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
793
Deaths
912
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 1,259 reports, 793 (63.0%) resulted in death, 912 (72.4%) required hospitalization, and 861 (68.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Depression 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 Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROCORTISONE PROBUTATE HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROCORTISONE\HYDROCORTISONE HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROCORTISONE\NEOMYCIN\POLYMYXIN B HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROCORTISONE\PRAMOXINE HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

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