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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Herpes simplex? 68 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 68 reports of Herpes simplex have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

68
Reports of Herpes simplex with HYDROCORTISONE
0.3%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
39
Deaths
24
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Herpes simplex From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 68 reports, 39 (57.4%) resulted in death, 24 (35.3%) required hospitalization, and 10 (14.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Herpes simplex Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 68 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 Herpes simplex?

PREDNISONE (445) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (395) METHOTREXATE (395) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (353) TACROLIMUS (328) RITUXIMAB (309) PREDNISOLONE (296) VINCRISTINE (242) FLUDARABINE (218) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (218)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Herpes simplex Risk?

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