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Total Cortef reports: 21.Cortef FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported hospitalizations: 4.
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Cortef Side Effects: loss of consciousness, asthenia, abdominal pain upper, dehydration, chest pain, chest discomfort, blood sodium decreased, adrenal insufficiency, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, meningitis bacterial,
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Self-reported CORTEF Side Effects
Cortef Side Effects Report #SELF174 -2007-10-01
CORTEF problem was reported on 2007-10-01
Patient reported the following CORTEF side effects:"Migraines, extreme thirst not relieved by ceaseless water drinking, severe weight gain, bloating, racing heart at rest, pounding heartbeat when walking slowly, shortness of breath, coma when stopped usage"Read more
Cortef Side Effects reported to FDA
Cortef Side Effects Report #5609536-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CORTEF problem on Jan 22, 2008. Female patient, weighting 136.3 lb, was diagnosed with secondary adrenocortical insufficiency and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, diverticulitis, eating disorder, large intestine perforation, malaise, rotator cuff syndrome, weight increased. CORTEF dosage: TEXT:EVERYDAY TDD:15MG. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM, AVIANE, SPIRONOLACTONE W. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5564094-2
CORTEF problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 05, 2007. Male patient, weighting 74.96 lb, was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: squamous cell carcinoma. CORTEF dosage: DAILY DOSE:7.5MG-TEXT:5 MG IN THE AM, 2.5 MG IN THE EVENING. During the same period patient was treated with SAIZEN, IMURAN, PROGRAF, PREDNISONE, VFEND, ACYCLOVIR, LEVAQUIN. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5565359-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported CORTEF problem on Dec 07, 2007. Female patient, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, adrenal insufficiency, asthenia, blood cholesterol increased, breast cancer, gastroenteritis, muscle spasms, vomiting. CORTEF dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, FLORINEF, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5505598-8
CORTEF problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, adrenal insufficiency, asthenia, blood cholesterol increased, breast cancer, gastroenteritis, muscle spasms, vomiting. CORTEF dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, FLORINEF, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cortef Side Effects Report #5503401-3
Physician from HUNGARY reported CORTEF problem on Oct 19, 2007. Male patient, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: urticaria. CORTEF dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5449671-1
CORTEF problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 10, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 106.0 lb, was diagnosed with cushing's syndrome, hypopituitarism and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness, migraine, pyrexia, vomiting. CORTEF dosage: 10MG MIDDAY + PM PO. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5409879-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CORTEF problem on July 30, 2007. Female patient, weighting 151.3 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal disorder and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, cardiac failure, confusional state, gastritis, mobility decreased, thyroid function test abnormal. CORTEF dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5432281-X
CORTEF problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2007. Female patient, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease, blood pressure management, electrolyte imbalance and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, dysphagia, fatigue, feeling abnormal, hysterectomy, nausea, neoplasm, thyroidectomy. CORTEF dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLORINEF, NEURONTIN, SYNTHROID, PREDNISONE, ESTRACE, HYDROCORTISONE. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5384691-7
Physician from HUNGARY reported CORTEF problem on July 04, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, hypertension, pruritus. CORTEF dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG. During the same period patient was treated with PENTOXIFYLLINE. Patient recovered.

Cortef Side Effects Report #5384691-7
CORTEF problem was reported by a Physician from HUNGARY on July 04, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, hypertension, pruritus. CORTEF dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG. During the same period patient was treated with PENTOXIFYLLINE. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5359520-8
Physician from HUNGARY reported CORTEF problem on June 04, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal cortical insufficiency and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, hypertension, pruritus. CORTEF dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG. During the same period patient was treated with PENTOXIFYLLINE. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5367913-8
CORTEF problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 11, 2007. Female patient, weighting 244.9 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency. CORTEF dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLORINEF, THYROID. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5320642-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported CORTEF problem on Apr 28, 2007. Female patient, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, asthenia, blood cholesterol increased, breast cancer, muscle spasms, vomiting. CORTEF dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, FLORINEF, POTASSIUM ACETATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5322765-7
CORTEF problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 30, 2007. Female patient, weighting 162.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: addison's disease, bone density decreased, lethargy. CORTEF dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, TOPROL, FLORINEF, SYNTHROID, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, AVAPRO, ZOCOR, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient recovered.

Cortef Side Effects Report #5285224-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CORTEF problem on Mar 22, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency. CORTEF dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLORINEF, THYROID. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5303620-5
CORTEF problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 244.9 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency. CORTEF dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLORINEF, THYROID. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5305027-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CORTEF problem on Apr 14, 2007. Female patient, weighting 179.9 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, erosive oesophagitis, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, loss of consciousness, malaise, parathyroid disorder, respiratory tract infection, sinusitis. CORTEF dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, PROZAC, HYDROCODONE, VALIUM, ZYRTEC, SYNTHROID, EDECRIN, PRILOSEC. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5310776-7
CORTEF problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 16, 2007. Female patient, weighting 244.9 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency. CORTEF dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLORINEF, THYROID. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5256765-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CORTEF problem on Feb 24, 2007. Female patient, weighting 179.9 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, erosive oesophagitis, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, loss of consciousness, malaise, parathyroid disorder, respiratory tract infection, sinusitis. CORTEF dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, PROZAC, HYDROCODONE, VALIUM, ZYRTEC, SYNTHROID, EDECRIN, PRILOSEC. Patient recovered.

Cortef Side Effects Report #5258152-X
CORTEF problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 24, 2007. Female patient, weighting 179.9 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, erosive oesophagitis, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, loss of consciousness, malaise, parathyroid disorder, respiratory tract infection, sinusitis. CORTEF dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, PROZAC, HYDROCODONE, VALIUM, ZYRTEC, SYNTHROID, EDECRIN, PRILOSEC. Patient recovered.
Cortef Side Effects Report #5265465-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CORTEF problem on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with addison's disease and was treated with CORTEF. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoglycaemia. CORTEF dosage: DAILY DOSE:27.5MG. During the same period patient was treated with FLORINEF, PREMPRO, ANTITHYROID PREPARATIONS. Patient recovered.
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