Hydrocortone and Weight increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Hydrocortone (hydrocortisone acetate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Encephalitis viral.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight increased when taking Hydrocortone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 785 people who have side effects when taking Hydrocortone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Hydrocortone?

Hydrocortone has active ingredients of hydrocortisone acetate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 912 Hydrocortone users. Check the latest studies of Hydrocortone.

What is Weight increased?

Weight increased is found to be associated with 2,897 drugs and 3,938 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight increased.

On Apr, 17, 2026

785 people reported to have side effects when taking Hydrocortone.
Among them, 16 people (2.04%) have Weight increased.

Could Hydrocortone cause Weight increased?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Hydrocortone when they have Weight increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight increased when taking Hydrocortone? *

female: 56.25 %
male: 43.75 %

What is the age of people who have Weight increased when taking Hydrocortone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Hydrocortone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight increased? *

Weakness: 8 people, 50.00%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 7 people, 43.75%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 37.50%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 6 people, 37.50%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 37.50%
Diabetes Insipidus (diabetes caused by a deficiency of the pituitary hormone vasopressin, which regulates kidney function): 6 people, 37.50%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 6 people, 37.50%
Memory Loss: 6 people, 37.50%
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (disorder that causes extreme fatigue): 6 people, 37.50%
Gallbladder Disorder: 6 people, 37.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 2 people, 12.50%
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 2 people, 12.50%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 2 people, 12.50%
Fibrin Degradation Products Increased: 2 people, 12.50%
Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 2 people, 12.50%
Engraftment Syndrome (inflammatory condition during neutrophil recovery after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation): 2 people, 12.50%
Encephalitis Viral (inflammation of the brain due to viral infection): 2 people, 12.50%
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (a term that refers to a condition where seizures are generated in the portion of the brain called the temporal lobe): 1 person, 6.25%
Growth Hormone Deficiency: 1 person, 6.25%
Glucocorticoids Decreased (less glucocorticoids hormone): 1 person, 6.25%

* 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 acetate (the active ingredients of Hydrocortone) and Hydrocortone (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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