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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Leukopenia? 164 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 164 reports of Leukopenia have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

164
Reports of Leukopenia with HYDROCORTISONE
0.7%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
50
Deaths
54
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Leukopenia From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 164 reports, 50 (30.5%) resulted in death, 54 (32.9%) required hospitalization, and 62 (37.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Leukopenia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 164 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 Leukopenia?

METHOTREXATE (2,694) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (2,482) RITUXIMAB (2,191) CLOZAPINE (2,036) PREDNISONE (1,725) DOXORUBICIN (1,696) PACLITAXEL (1,649) CARBOPLATIN (1,624) DEXAMETHASONE (1,542) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (1,491)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Leukopenia Risk?

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