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HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE: Safety Overview

Metric HYDROCORTISONE HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
Total FAERS Reports 24,551 66,691
Deaths Reported 5,314 6,506
Death Rate 21.6% 9.8%
Hospitalizations 10,582 16,905
Average Patient Age 43.9 yrs 50.5 yrs
% Female Patients 68.3% 87.0%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Walgreens AvPAK
Route TOPICAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription