Cortef and Questran drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Cortef (hydrocortisone) and Questran (cholestyramine). Common drug interactions include breast cancer recurrent among females and abscess rupture among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Cortef and Questran. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cortef?

Cortef has active ingredients of hydrocortisone. It is often used in addison's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 4,254 Cortef users. Check the latest studies of Cortef.

What is Questran?

Questran has active ingredients of cholestyramine. It is often used in diarrhea. eHealthMe is studying from 4,490 Questran users. Check the latest studies of Questran.

On Jul, 15, 2026

14 people who take Cortef and Questran together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Cortef and Questran, by gender? *:

female:

Breast cancer recurrent
Coronary artery disease (plaque building up along the inner walls of the arteries of the heart, which narrows the arteries and restricts blood flow to the heart)
Costochondritis (chest wall pain)
Disability
Fall
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
Gingival infection (gum infection)
Granulomatous liver disease (a mass of inflamed granulation tissue of liver)
Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low)
Injury

male:

Abscess rupture (pus release from the point of abscess)
Acquired porphyria (group of disorders that result in a build up of chemicals called porphyrins in the body)
Bone disorder
Bone fragmentation
Bone marrow granuloma (collection of inflammatory cells in bone marrow)
Breast cancer recurrent
Carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling)
Central nervous system lymphoma (cancer of central nervous system forms in lymph tissue)
Cholangitis chronic (long lasting infection of the bile duct)
Cholecystitis acute (rapid infection of gallbladder)

What are the common drug interactions of Cortef and Questran, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

Abortion spontaneous (naturally occurring miscarriage)

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

Asthma
Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood)
Blood glucose increased
Bone disorder
Bone fragmentation
Bone marrow granuloma (collection of inflammatory cells in bone marrow)
Breast cancer recurrent
Carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling)
Central nervous system lymphoma (cancer of central nervous system forms in lymph tissue)
Cholangitis chronic (long lasting infection of the bile duct)

60+:

Anaemia (lack of blood)
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
Gingival infection (gum infection)
Granulomatous liver disease (a mass of inflamed granulation tissue of liver)
Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low)
Injury
Oedema mouth (swelling of mouth)
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 14.29%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 14.29%
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: 1 person, 7.14%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.14%
Sinus Congestion (blockage of sinus): 1 person, 7.14%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 7.14%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 7.14%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 1 person, 7.14%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 1 person, 7.14%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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