Hydrocortisone and Bruxism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bruxism is reported as a side effect among people who take Hydrocortisone (hydrocortisone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Premarin, and have Femur fracture.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bruxism when taking Hydrocortisone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 39,960 people who have side effects when taking Hydrocortisone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Hydrocortisone?

Hydrocortisone has active ingredients of hydrocortisone. It is often used in addison's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 40,425 Hydrocortisone users. Check the latest studies of Hydrocortisone.

What is Bruxism?

Bruxism (habitual grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep) is found to be associated with 590 drugs and 983 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bruxism.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

39,960 people reported to have side effects when taking Hydrocortisone.
Among them, 37 people (0.09%) have Bruxism.

Among these 37 people:

How long have people been on Hydrocortisone when they have Bruxism? *

What is the gender of people who have Bruxism when taking Hydrocortisone? *

female: 62.5 %
male: 37.5 %

What is the age of people who have Bruxism when taking Hydrocortisone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Hydrocortisone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bruxism? *

Stress And Anxiety: 21 people, 56.76%
Confusional State: 19 people, 51.35%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 18 people, 48.65%
Peripheral Coldness: 18 people, 48.65%
Pain: 18 people, 48.65%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 18 people, 48.65%
Fall: 18 people, 48.65%
Swallowing Difficulty: 17 people, 45.95%
Gingival Bleeding (bleeding gums): 17 people, 45.95%
Back Pain: 17 people, 45.95%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetes Insipidus (diabetes caused by a deficiency of the pituitary hormone vasopressin, which regulates kidney function): 11 people, 29.73%
Femur Fracture: 11 people, 29.73%
Pain: 5 people, 13.51%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 4 people, 10.81%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 3 people, 8.11%
Fracture Pain: 3 people, 8.11%
Belching (release of gas from the digestive tract): 3 people, 8.11%
Blood Sodium Abnormal: 3 people, 8.11%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 2.70%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 2.70%

* 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 Hydrocortisone) and Hydrocortisone (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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