Hydrocortisone and Oculogyric crisis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Oculogyric crisis is reported as a side effect among people who take Hydrocortisone (hydrocortisone), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Prednisolone, and have Hyperemesis gravidarum.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Oculogyric crisis 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 Oculogyric crisis?

Oculogyric crisis (a spasmodic movement of the eyeballs into a fixed position due to medicine reaction) is found to be associated with 156 drugs and 258 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Oculogyric crisis.

On Jul, 17, 2026

39,960 people reported to have side effects when taking Hydrocortisone.
Among them, 17 people (0.04%) have Oculogyric crisis.

Could Hydrocortisone cause Oculogyric crisis?

Among these 17 people:

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

female: 94.12 %
male: 5.88 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Hydrocortisone? *

Omeprazole: 14 people, 82.35%
Ondansetron: 14 people, 82.35%
Prednisolone: 14 people, 82.35%
Metoclopramide: 10 people, 58.82%
Thiamine Hydrochloride: 9 people, 52.94%
Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate: 8 people, 47.06%
Prochlorperazine: 7 people, 41.18%
Thiamine: 6 people, 35.29%
Prochlorperazine Maleate: 5 people, 29.41%
Metoclopramide Hydrochloride: 4 people, 23.53%

What are other side effects people have besides Oculogyric crisis? *

Akathisia (a movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness): 14 people, 82.35%
Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 41.18%
Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 6 people, 35.29%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 35.29%
Vision Blurred: 5 people, 29.41%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 5 people, 29.41%
Gaze Palsy (disorders affecting the ability to move both eyes in the same direction): 5 people, 29.41%
Hypertonia (abnormal increase in muscle tension and a reduced ability of a muscle to stretch): 5 people, 29.41%
Disturbance In Attention: 5 people, 29.41%
Hyperreflexia (overactive or over responsive reflexes): 5 people, 29.41%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperemesis Gravidarum (a condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and electrolyte disturbance): 6 people, 35.29%
Akathisia (a movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness): 5 people, 29.41%
Rash Macular (small, flat red spots): 1 person, 5.88%
Pain: 1 person, 5.88%
Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 5.88%
Myeloid Leukaemia (a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 1 person, 5.88%
General Anaesthesia: 1 person, 5.88%
Constipation: 1 person, 5.88%
Anaesthesia: 1 person, 5.88%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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