Cortef and Vitamin b drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Cortef (hydrocortisone) and Vitamin b (l - carnitine). Common drug interactions include sinusitis among females and device related infection among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Cortef and Vitamin b. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24 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 Vitamin b?
Vitamin b has active ingredients of l - carnitine. It is often used in fatigue. eHealthMe is studying from 13,272 Vitamin b users. Check the latest studies of Vitamin b.
24 people who take Cortef and Vitamin b together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Cortef and Vitamin B, by gender? *:
female:
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
- Abdominal discomfort
- Abdominal pain lower
- Abscess intestinal (collections of pus-intestinal)
- Flank pain (a distressing sensation experienced around the lower back and the upper abdomen)
- Migraine (headache)
- Poor venous access
- Abdominal pain
- Headache (pain in head)
- Bruxism (habitual grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep)
male:
- Device related infection
- Osteonecrosis (death of bone)
- Heart rate decreased
- Lung disorder (lung disease)
- Myocardial infarction (destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle)
- Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
- Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
- Infection
What are the common drug interactions of Cortef and Vitamin B, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Abdominal discomfort
- Abdominal pain lower
- Abscess intestinal (collections of pus-intestinal)
- Flank pain (a distressing sensation experienced around the lower back and the upper abdomen)
- Poor venous access
- Abdominal pain
- Short-bowel syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing)
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Back pain
- Bone pain
- Breast tenderness
- Constipation
- Cough
- Crying
- Depression
- Ear pain
- Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
50-59:
- Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
- Drug effect delayed
- Heart rate decreased
60+:
- Device related infection
- Osteonecrosis (death of bone)
- Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
- Infection
- Injury corneal
- Limb injury
- Menstrual disorder (disease of menstrual cycle)
- Muscle tightness
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Migraine (headache): 6 people, 25.00%
- Hypopituitarism (diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults): 6 people, 25.00%
- Growth Hormone Deficiency: 5 people, 20.83%
- Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 20.83%
- Immune System Disorder: 3 people, 12.50%
- Hypergammaglobulinaemia (elevated levels of gamma globulin): 2 people, 8.33%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydrocortisone and l - carnitine (the active ingredients of Cortef and Vitamin b, respectively), and Cortef and Vitamin b (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
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