Korlym and Folic acid drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Korlym (mifepristone) and Folic acid (folic acid). Common drug interactions include rash among females and blood potassium decreased among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Korlym and Folic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Korlym?

Korlym has active ingredients of mifepristone. eHealthMe is studying from 3,078 Korlym users. Check the latest studies of Korlym.

What is Folic acid?

Folic acid has active ingredients of folic acid. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 165,027 Folic acid users. Check the latest studies of Folic acid.

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On Aug, 15, 2026

13 people who take Korlym and Folic acid together, and have interactions are studied.

Korlym and Folic acid drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Korlym and Folic Acid, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Rash
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Localised infection (infection at the single location)
  4. Breast cancer stage i
  5. Cardiac disorder
  6. Dizziness
  7. Heart valve incompetence (heart's valves do not work correctly)
  8. Micturition urgency (urgency to pass the urine)
  9. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  10. Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder)

male:

  1. Blood potassium decreased
  2. Blood potassium increased
  3. Blood pressure increased
  4. Diarrhoea
  5. Neoplasm malignant (cancer tumour)
  6. Pain in extremity

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Dizziness
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  4. Diarrhoea
  5. Vomiting

60+:

  1. Diarrhoea
  2. Blood potassium decreased
  3. Localised infection (infection at the single location)
  4. Blood pressure decreased
  5. Dry mouth
  6. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  7. Hallucination, visual (seeing things that aren't there)
  8. Nightmare (unpleasant dream)
  9. Nocturia (the need to get up in the night to urinate)
  10. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 12 people, 92.31%
  2. Wound Infection: 3 people, 23.08%
  3. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 2 people, 15.38%
  4. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 7.69%
  5. High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.69%
  6. Colitis (inflammation of colon): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on mifepristone and folic acid (the active ingredients of Korlym and Folic acid, respectively), and Korlym and Folic acid (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.

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