Hydrocortisone and Iron deficiency - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Iron deficiency 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 Metronidazole, and have Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Iron deficiency 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 Iron deficiency?

Iron deficiency is found to be associated with 692 drugs and 665 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Iron deficiency.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

39,960 people reported to have side effects when taking Hydrocortisone.
Among them, 75 people (0.19%) have Iron deficiency.

Could Hydrocortisone cause Iron deficiency?

Among these 75 people:

How long have people been on Hydrocortisone when they have Iron deficiency? *

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

female: 50.82 %
male: 49.18 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Hydrocortisone? *

Albuterol: 37 people, 49.33%
Metronidazole: 37 people, 49.33%
Acetaminophen: 34 people, 45.33%
Prevacid: 32 people, 42.67%
Aranesp: 30 people, 40.00%
Phytonadione: 29 people, 38.67%
Allopurinol: 28 people, 37.33%
Simvastatin: 27 people, 36.00%
Amiodarone Hydrochloride: 27 people, 36.00%
Vasopressin: 27 people, 36.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Iron deficiency? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 42 people, 56.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 37 people, 49.33%
Abdominal Pain: 35 people, 46.67%
Constipation: 35 people, 46.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 33 people, 44.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 33 people, 44.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 32 people, 42.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 29 people, 38.67%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 29 people, 38.67%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 29 people, 38.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Constipation: 28 people, 37.33%
Sleep Disorder: 28 people, 37.33%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 28 people, 37.33%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 28 people, 37.33%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 27 people, 36.00%
Ventricular Fibrillation (abnormally irregular heart rhythm): 27 people, 36.00%
Diabetes: 27 people, 36.00%
Bacterial Infection: 27 people, 36.00%
Blood Uric Acid Increased: 27 people, 36.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 27 people, 36.00%

* 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 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.

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