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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Exostosis? 379 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 379 reports of Exostosis have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 1.5% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

379
Reports of Exostosis with HYDROCORTISONE
1.5%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
359
Deaths
283
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Exostosis From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 379 reports, 359 (94.7%) resulted in death, 283 (74.7%) required hospitalization, and 278 (73.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Exostosis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 379 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 Exostosis?

ADALIMUMAB (2,008) METHOTREXATE (968) ETANERCEPT (918) ABATACEPT (775) TOCILIZUMAB (768) LEFLUNOMIDE (743) SULFASALAZINE (712) DICLOFENAC (702) TOFACITINIB (702) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (695)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Exostosis Risk?

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