Cortril and Hyperthyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperthyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Cortril (hydrocortisone), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Micardis, and have Anaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperthyroidism when taking Cortril. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,715 people who have side effects when taking Cortril from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cortril?

Cortril has active ingredients of hydrocortisone. eHealthMe is studying from 1,715 Cortril users. Check the latest studies of Cortril.

What is Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 991 drugs and 1,435 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism.

On Jun, 20, 2026

1,715 people reported to have side effects when taking Cortril.
Among them, 20 people (1.17%) have Hyperthyroidism.

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Cortril when they have Hyperthyroidism? *

What is the gender of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Cortril? *

female: 78.95 %
male: 21.05 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Cortril? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cortril? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroidism? *

Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs): 9 people, 45.00%
Multi-Organ Failure (multisystem organ failure): 8 people, 40.00%
Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 6 people, 30.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 6 people, 30.00%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 25.00%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 25.00%
Drug-Induced Liver Injury (diseases of the liver that are caused by physician-prescribed medications): 3 people, 15.00%
Hypopituitarism (diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults): 3 people, 15.00%
Drug Eruption (adverse drug reaction of the skin): 3 people, 15.00%
Device Related Infection: 3 people, 15.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 12 people, 60.00%
Sedation: 9 people, 45.00%
Basedow's Disease (autoimmune disease where the thyroid is overactive, producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones): 9 people, 45.00%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 9 people, 45.00%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 45.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 25.00%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 5 people, 25.00%
Cardiac Failure: 5 people, 25.00%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 5 people, 25.00%
Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 4 people, 20.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .
Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydrocortisone (the active ingredients of Cortril) and Cortril (the brand name). 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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