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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Oedema? 1,229 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,229 reports of Oedema have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 5.0% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

1,229
Reports of Oedema with HYDROCORTISONE
5.0%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
718
Deaths
840
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Oedema From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 1,229 reports, 718 (58.4%) resulted in death, 840 (68.3%) required hospitalization, and 977 (79.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Oedema Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Oedema is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE.

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 Oedema?

RITUXIMAB (2,791) PREDNISONE (2,721) AMBRISENTAN (2,651) METHOTREXATE (2,244) ADALIMUMAB (2,141) TOCILIZUMAB (1,836) FOLIC ACID (1,781) ABATACEPT (1,754) TREPROSTINIL (1,705) DICLOFENAC (1,691)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Oedema Risk?

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