Acth side effects by duration, gender and age - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Acth. Common side effects include drug ineffective among females, and death among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 5,323 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
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5,323 people who take Acth and have side effects are studied.
What is Acth?
Acth has active ingredients of corticotropin. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 5,340 Acth users.
Number of Acth reports submitted per year:

Acth side effects by time on the drug *:
Acth side effects by gender *:
Acth side effects by age *:
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Acth?
Personalize this study to your gender and ageHow to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on corticotropin (the active ingredients of Acth) and Acth (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Acth:
- Acth (5,340 reports)
Common Acth side effects:
- Drug ineffective: 349 reports
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 345 reports
- Weakness: 285 reports
- High blood pressure: 278 reports
- Weight increased: 241 reports
- Death: 221 reports
- Breathing difficulty: 207 reports
- Insomnia (sleeplessness): 197 reports
All Acth side effects from A to Z:
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