Locoid and Zolpidem drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) and Zolpidem (zolpidem tartrate). Common drug interactions include chest discomfort among females and anaemia among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Locoid and Zolpidem. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 77 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Locoid?
Locoid has active ingredients of hydrocortisone butyrate. eHealthMe is studying from 1,996 Locoid users. Check the latest studies of Locoid.
What is Zolpidem?
Zolpidem has active ingredients of zolpidem tartrate. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 92,695 Zolpidem users. Check the latest studies of Zolpidem.
77 people who take Locoid and Zolpidem together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Locoid and Zolpidem, by gender? *:
female:
- Chest discomfort
- Dry mouth
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Intercostal neuralgia (inflammation of the intercostal nerves)
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Menorrhagia (an abnormally heavy bleeding and prolonged menstrual period at regular intervals)
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
- Uterine leiomyoma (uterine benign tumour derived from smooth muscle)
- White blood cell count increased
- Abdominal discomfort
male:
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Neuropathy peripheral (surface nerve damage)
- Aspartate aminotransferase increased
- Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
- Blood creatinine increased
- Conjunctival hyperaemia (congestion of conjunctival vessels)
- Constipation
- Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased
- Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract)
- Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high)
What are the common drug interactions of Locoid and Zolpidem, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Cerebral haemorrhage (bleeding within the brain)
- Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas)
- Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
- Death
- Dizziness
- Drug-induced liver injury (diseases of the liver that are caused by physician-prescribed medications)
- Vomiting
30-39:
- Abdominal pain
- Acne (skin problems that cause pimples)
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
- Beta 2 microglobulin increased
- Blood albumin decreased
- Blood potassium decreased
- Chest discomfort
- Diarrhoea
- Dry mouth
40-49:
- Atrial flutter (an abnormal heart rhythm that occurs in the atria of the heart)
- Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood)
- Clostridium difficile colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection)
- Diarrhoea
- Oedema (fluid collection in tissue)
- Panic disorder
- Right ventricular failure (right half of the heart fails to work)
- Febrile neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells)
- Blood creatinine increased
- Conjunctival hyperaemia (congestion of conjunctival vessels)
50-59:
- Diplegia (paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body)
- Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
- Hypokalaemic syndrome (serum concentration of potassium <3.5)
- Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
- Inflammation
- Multiple sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath)
- Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain
- Papillary thyroid cancer
- Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
60+:
- Diarrhoea
- Alanine aminotransferase increased
- Generalised oedema (swelling all over the body)
- Hypoalbuminaemia (levels of albumin in blood serum are abnormally low)
- Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low)
- Injection site erythema (redness at injection site)
- Oesophageal rupture (break in oesophagus)
- Pleural effusion (water on the lungs)
- Relapsing fever (bacterial infection characterized by recurring episodes of fever, headache, muscle and joint aches, and nausea)
- Spinal compression fracture (fracture due to spinal compression on bone)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- High Blood Pressure: 21 people, 27.27%
- Constipation: 20 people, 25.97%
- Rashes (redness): 18 people, 23.38%
- Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 15 people, 19.48%
- Pain: 14 people, 18.18%
- Diarrhea: 12 people, 15.58%
- Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 14.29%
- Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 11 people, 14.29%
- Fever: 10 people, 12.99%
- Pneumonia: 10 people, 12.99%
* 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 zBrowse all side effects of Zolpidem:
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 zBrowse all interactions between Locoid and drugs from A to Z:
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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 zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Hsu FG, Sheu MJ, Lin CL, Hsieh YW, Lai SW, "Use of Zolpidem and Risk of Acute Pyelonephritis in Women: A Population‐Based Case‐Control Study in Taiwan", The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2017 Mar .
- Lin SC, Su YC, Huang YS, Lee CC, "Zolpidem increased cancer risk in patients with sleep disorder: A 3-year follow-up study", Journal of Medical Sciences, 2016 Mar .
- Sun Y, Lin CC, Lu CJ, Hsu CY, Kao CH, "Association between zolpidem and suicide: a nationwide population-based case-control study", InMayo Clinic Proceedings, 2016 Mar .
- Liao KF, Lin CL, Lai SW, Chen WC, "Zolpidem use associated with increased risk of pyogenic liver abscess: a case-control study in Taiwan", Medicine, 2015 Jan .
- Hsu FG, Sheu MJ, Lin CL, Hsieh YW, Lai SW, "Use of Zolpidem and Risk of Acute Pyelonephritis in Women: A Population‐Based Case‐Control Study in Taiwan", The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2017 Mar .
- Lin SC, Su YC, Huang YS, Lee CC, "Zolpidem increased cancer risk in patients with sleep disorder: A 3-year follow-up study", Journal of Medical Sciences, 2016 Mar .
- Sun Y, Lin CC, Lu CJ, Hsu CY, Kao CH, "Association between zolpidem and suicide: a nationwide population-based case-control study", InMayo Clinic Proceedings, 2016 Mar .
- Liao KF, Lin CL, Lai SW, Chen WC, "Zolpidem use associated with increased risk of pyogenic liver abscess: a case-control study in Taiwan", Medicine, 2015 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydrocortisone butyrate and zolpidem tartrate (the active ingredients of Locoid and Zolpidem, respectively), and Locoid and Zolpidem (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.
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