Hc and Diabetes - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Diabetes is reported as a side effect among people who take Hc (hydrocortisone), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, also take Invokana, and have Neuroendocrine carcinoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diabetes when taking Hc. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,263 people who have side effects when taking Hc from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Hc?

Hc has active ingredients of hydrocortisone. It is often used in addison's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 1,369 Hc users. Check the latest studies of Hc.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is found to be associated with 2,011 drugs and 2,858 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diabetes.

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On Aug, 12, 2026

1,263 people reported to have side effects when taking Hc.
Among them, 13 people (1.03%) have Diabetes.

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Diabetes when taking Hc? *

female: 23.08 %
male: 76.92 %

What is the age of people who have Diabetes when taking Hc? *

What are other drugs people take besides Hc? *

Sandostatin: 8 people, 61.54%
Kombiglyze Xr: 8 people, 61.54%
Invokana: 8 people, 61.54%
Buscopan: 4 people, 30.77%
Glucophage: 3 people, 23.08%
Lasix: 3 people, 23.08%
Zyrtec: 2 people, 15.38%
Zyprexa: 2 people, 15.38%
Metoclopramide Hydrochloride: 2 people, 15.38%
Hytrin: 2 people, 15.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Diabetes? *

High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 76.92%
Weight Decreased: 9 people, 69.23%
Pain: 9 people, 69.23%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 9 people, 69.23%
Diarrhea: 9 people, 69.23%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 9 people, 69.23%
Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 8 people, 61.54%
Injection Site Discomfort: 8 people, 61.54%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 8 people, 61.54%
Nervousness: 8 people, 61.54%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (cancer tumour that arise from cells of the endocrine (hormonal) and nervous systems): 8 people, 61.54%
Depression: 2 people, 15.38%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 7.69%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 7.69%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 7.69%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 1 person, 7.69%
Chest Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 7.69%
Dizziness: 1 person, 7.69%
Faeces Hard: 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 hydrocortisone (the active ingredients of Hc) and Hc (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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