Hydrocortisone and Libido decreased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Libido decreased is reported as a side effect among people who take Hydrocortisone (hydrocortisone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Gynecomastia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Libido decreased 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 Libido decreased?

Libido decreased (loss of interest in sex) is found to be associated with 752 drugs and 912 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Libido decreased.

On Jul, 27, 2026

39,960 people reported to have side effects when taking Hydrocortisone.
Among them, 39 people (0.1%) have Libido decreased.

Could Hydrocortisone cause Libido decreased?

Among these 39 people:

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

female: 17.39 %
male: 82.61 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Hydrocortisone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Libido decreased? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 32 people, 82.05%
Rashes (redness): 27 people, 69.23%
Indigestion: 25 people, 64.10%
High Blood Cholesterol: 21 people, 53.85%
Pain: 21 people, 53.85%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 21 people, 53.85%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 21 people, 53.85%
Erection Problems: 21 people, 53.85%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 21 people, 53.85%
Tooth Abscess (pus formation in tooth): 20 people, 51.28%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gynecomastia (enlargement of the gland tissue of the male breast): 20 people, 51.28%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 18 people, 46.15%
Hypogonadism (reduction or absence of hormone secretion or other physiological activity of the gonads (testes or ovaries)): 18 people, 46.15%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 11 people, 28.21%
Renal Disorder (kidney disease): 1 person, 2.56%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 2.56%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 2.56%
Hypopituitarism (diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults): 1 person, 2.56%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 2.56%
Blood Testosterone Decreased: 1 person, 2.56%

* 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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