Fludrocortisone acetate and Septic shock - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Septic shock is reported as a side effect among people who take Fludrocortisone acetate (fludrocortisone acetate), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Hydrocortisone, and have Amyloidosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Septic shock when taking Fludrocortisone acetate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,675 people who have side effects when taking Fludrocortisone acetate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fludrocortisone acetate?

Fludrocortisone acetate has active ingredients of fludrocortisone acetate. It is often used in hypotension. eHealthMe is studying from 2,859 Fludrocortisone acetate users. Check the latest studies of Fludrocortisone acetate.

What is Septic shock?

Septic shock (shock due to blood infection) is found to be associated with 1,746 drugs and 3,391 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Septic shock.

On Apr, 20, 2026

2,675 people reported to have side effects when taking Fludrocortisone acetate.
Among them, 20 people (0.75%) have Septic shock.

Could Fludrocortisone acetate cause Septic shock?

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Fludrocortisone acetate when they have Septic shock? *

What is the gender of people who have Septic shock when taking Fludrocortisone acetate? *

female: 35 %
male: 65 %

What is the age of people who have Septic shock when taking Fludrocortisone acetate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fludrocortisone acetate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Septic shock? *

Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 8 people, 40.00%
Pneumonia: 6 people, 30.00%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 4 people, 20.00%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 4 people, 20.00%
Brain Oedema (excess accumulation of fluid in the intracellular or extracellular spaces of the brain): 4 people, 20.00%
Fever: 4 people, 20.00%
Weakness: 4 people, 20.00%
Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 3 people, 15.00%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 3 people, 15.00%
Hypertransaminasaemia: 3 people, 15.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 3 people, 15.00%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 3 people, 15.00%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 3 people, 15.00%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 3 people, 15.00%
Amyloidosis (a tumour within which amyloid is produced): 3 people, 15.00%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 2 people, 10.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 10.00%
Myocardial Ischaemia (the blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that lead to heart (coronary arteries) is decreased): 2 people, 10.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 10.00%
Pharyngolaryngeal Pain: 2 people, 10.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fludrocortisone acetate (the active ingredients of Fludrocortisone acetate) and Fludrocortisone acetate (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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