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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Psoriasis? 616 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 616 reports of Psoriasis have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 2.5% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

616
Reports of Psoriasis with HYDROCORTISONE
2.5%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
270
Deaths
231
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Psoriasis From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 616 reports, 270 (43.8%) resulted in death, 231 (37.5%) required hospitalization, and 215 (34.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Psoriasis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 616 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 Psoriasis?

SECUKINUMAB (21,976) APREMILAST (19,255) ADALIMUMAB (16,698) ETANERCEPT (10,818) RISANKIZUMAB-RZAA (6,896) METHOTREXATE (6,283) USTEKINUMAB (4,955) INFLIXIMAB (3,524) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (3,428) IXEKIZUMAB (2,818)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Psoriasis Risk?

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