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Does HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE Cause Cushing's syndrome? 51 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 51 reports of Cushing's syndrome have been filed in association with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE.

51
Reports of Cushing's syndrome with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
0.1%
of all HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE reports
1
Deaths
27
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cushing's syndrome From HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE?

Of the 51 reports, 1 (2.0%) resulted in death, 27 (52.9%) required hospitalization, and 21 (41.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cushing's syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE. However, 51 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (31,057) Rheumatoid arthritis (20,110) Off label use (15,318) Drug intolerance (14,093) Pain (13,524) Joint swelling (11,353) Fatigue (11,342) Contraindicated product administered (10,557) Arthralgia (10,367) Abdominal discomfort (9,910)

What Other Drugs Cause Cushing's syndrome?

PREDNISONE (368) PREDNISOLONE (278) DEXAMETHASONE (259) TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE (211) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (196) BUDESONIDE (190) RITONAVIR (170) METHOTREXATE (155) FLUTICASONE (142) CLOBETASOL (138)

Which HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE Alternatives Have Lower Cushing's syndrome Risk?

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