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HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROQUINONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROQUINONE: Safety Overview

Metric HYDROCORTISONE HYDROQUINONE
Total FAERS Reports 24,551 277
Deaths Reported 5,314 14
Death Rate 21.6% 5.1%
Hospitalizations 10,582 15
Average Patient Age 43.9 yrs 48.9 yrs
% Female Patients 68.3% 93.3%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 N/A
Manufacturer Walgreens Obagi Cosmeceuticals LLC
Route TOPICAL TOPICAL
Marketing Status Discontinued N/A