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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Hypoglycaemia? 155 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 155 reports of Hypoglycaemia have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

155
Reports of Hypoglycaemia with HYDROCORTISONE
0.6%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
34
Deaths
109
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypoglycaemia From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 155 reports, 34 (21.9%) resulted in death, 109 (70.3%) required hospitalization, and 35 (22.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypoglycaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 155 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 Hypoglycaemia?

METFORMIN (5,047) INSULIN GLARGINE (4,212) INSULIN LISPRO (2,141) INSULIN ASPART (1,647) GLIMEPIRIDE (1,403) INSULIN HUMAN (1,350) INSULIN DEGLUDEC (762) GLICLAZIDE (756) ACETAMINOPHEN (684) SITAGLIPTIN (674)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Hypoglycaemia Risk?

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