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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Hyperglycaemia? 182 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 182 reports of Hyperglycaemia have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

182
Reports of Hyperglycaemia with HYDROCORTISONE
0.7%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
34
Deaths
85
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hyperglycaemia From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 182 reports, 34 (18.7%) resulted in death, 85 (46.7%) required hospitalization, and 19 (10.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hyperglycaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 182 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 Hyperglycaemia?

INSULIN GLARGINE (1,903) METFORMIN (1,626) ALPELISIB (1,575) DEXAMETHASONE (1,169) PREDNISONE (1,135) INSULIN LISPRO (743) PREDNISOLONE (705) INSULIN ASPART (646) INSULIN HUMAN (620) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (604)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Hyperglycaemia Risk?

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