Hydrocortisone and Ritonavir drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Hydrocortisone (hydrocortisone) and Ritonavir (ritonavir). Common drug interactions include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among females and depression among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Hydrocortisone and Ritonavir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 30 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Hydrocortisone?

Hydrocortisone has active ingredients of hydrocortisone. It is often used in addison's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 40,425 Hydrocortisone users. Check the latest studies of Hydrocortisone.

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Ritonavir has active ingredients of ritonavir. eHealthMe is studying from 13,036 Ritonavir users. Check the latest studies of Ritonavir.

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On Aug, 21, 2026

30 people who take Hydrocortisone and Ritonavir together, and have interactions are studied.

Hydrocortisone and Ritonavir drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Hydrocortisone and Ritonavir, by gender? *:

female:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
Cushing's syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat)
Epstein-barr virus infection
Pneumonia
Post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder
Adrenal suppression (suppression of cortisol secretion by the adrenal glands)
Central obesity (belly fat)
Corneal infection (corneal infection)
Cushingoid (obesity and weakening of the muscles)
Drug level increased

male:

Depression
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Mobility decreased (ability to move is reduced)
Cushing's syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat)
Decreased appetite
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
Fear
Gait disturbance
Granulocytopenia (lack of granulocyte)
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood)

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

Cushing's syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat)
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
Mouth ulceration (mouth ulcers)
Seborrhoeic dermatitis (a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp)
Adrenal suppression (suppression of cortisol secretion by the adrenal glands)
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Anxiety
Central obesity (belly fat)
Chronic kidney disease
Cushingoid (obesity and weakening of the muscles)

40-49:

Decreased appetite
Depression
Granulocytopenia (lack of granulocyte)
Hypokalaemia (low potassium)
Hypophosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of phosphate in the blood)
Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
Adrenal suppression (suppression of cortisol secretion by the adrenal glands)
Cushing's syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat)
Pyrexia (fever)
Secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (inadequate secretion of acth by the pituitary gland)

50-59:

Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Anxiety
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
Decreased activity
Depression
Emotional distress
Mobility decreased (ability to move is reduced)
Pain
Pneumonia

60+:

Anaemia (lack of blood)
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Wrist fracture
Anxiety
Clavicle fracture
Depression
Emotional distress
Osteonecrosis (death of bone)
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hiv Infection: 21 people, 70.00%
Pain: 6 people, 20.00%
Fungal Infection: 6 people, 20.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 16.67%
Cough: 4 people, 13.33%
Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 13.33%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 13.33%
Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder: 4 people, 13.33%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 4 people, 13.33%
Bacterial Infection: 4 people, 13.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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