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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Seizure? 140 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 140 reports of Seizure have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

140
Reports of Seizure with HYDROCORTISONE
0.6%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
8
Deaths
83
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Seizure From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 140 reports, 8 (5.7%) resulted in death, 83 (59.3%) required hospitalization, and 23 (16.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Seizure Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 140 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 Seizure?

LEVETIRACETAM (9,961) CANNABIDIOL (4,980) LACOSAMIDE (4,585) LAMOTRIGINE (3,459) ADALIMUMAB (2,510) BRIVARACETAM (2,411) VIGABATRIN (2,289) CARBAMAZEPINE (2,262) PHENYTOIN (1,907) BUPROPION (1,894)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Seizure Risk?

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