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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Lupus-like syndrome? 358 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 358 reports of Lupus-like syndrome have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 1.5% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

358
Reports of Lupus-like syndrome with HYDROCORTISONE
1.5%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
340
Deaths
274
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Lupus-like syndrome From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 358 reports, 340 (95.0%) resulted in death, 274 (76.5%) required hospitalization, and 267 (74.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Lupus-like syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 358 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 Lupus-like syndrome?

INFLIXIMAB (2,158) ADALIMUMAB (1,745) METHOTREXATE (775) ETANERCEPT (720) ABATACEPT (644) PREDNISONE (638) TOCILIZUMAB (629) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (593) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (593) USTEKINUMAB (587)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Lupus-like syndrome Risk?

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