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Asthenia 9
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Adrenal insufficiency 6
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Blood sodium decreased 5
Dehydration 5
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Fatigue 5
Muscle spasms 5
Adrenocortical insufficiency acute 4
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Diarrhoea 4
Dyspnoea 4
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease 4
Heart rate increased 4
Malaise 4
Abdominal distension 3
Amnesia 3
Blood pressure decreased 3
Condition aggravated 3
Convulsion 3
Erosive oesophagitis 3
Hypothyroidism 3
Meningitis bacterial 3
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Pruritus 3
Respiratory tract infection 3
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Courtney   Houston 

8:44am on Monday, September 28th, 2009

took cortef 4 x daily for low adrenals, gained 10 pounds, cried alot and felt panic attacks.

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Cortef Side Effects Report #SELF174 -2007-10-01
CORTEF side effect 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



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Cortef Side Effects Report #5207865-4
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Cortef side effect on Jan 03, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haematemesis. Cortef dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ASPIRIN, CEFTAZIDIME, HYDROCORTISONE, IMIPENEM, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5213830-3
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 100.1 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal disorder, blood aldosterone decreased and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adverse event, blood electrolytes increased, diaphragm muscle weakness, dizziness What is  dizziness, dyspnoea, eye pain, fatigue, increased upper airway secretion. Cortef dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with THYROID, FOSAMAX, ZOLOFT, ASPIRIN, ASCORBIC ACID, MIRALAX, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5233053-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect on Jan 31, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with addison's disease What is  addison's disease and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia. Cortef dosage: DAILY DOSE:27.5MG. During the same period patient was treated with FLORINEF, PREMPRO, ANTITHYROID PREPARATIONS. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5235300-9
Cortef side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 09, 2007. Female patient was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: incorrect dose administered. Cortef dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.




Cortef Side Effects Report #5244382-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease What is  addison's disease and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, asthenia, blood cholesterol increased, breast cancer What is  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 #5256765-2
Cortef side effect 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 side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, erosive oesophagitis, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, loss of consciousness, malaise, parathyroid disorder What is  parathyroid disorder, respiratory tract infection, sinusitis What is  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
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect 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 side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, erosive oesophagitis, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, loss of consciousness, malaise, parathyroid disorder What is  parathyroid disorder, respiratory tract infection, sinusitis What is  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
Cortef side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with addison's disease What is  addison's disease and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia. Cortef dosage: DAILY DOSE:27.5MG. During the same period patient was treated with FLORINEF, PREMPRO, ANTITHYROID PREPARATIONS. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5285224-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect 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 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 side effect 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 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 side effect 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 side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, erosive oesophagitis, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, loss of consciousness, malaise, parathyroid disorder What is  parathyroid disorder, respiratory tract infection, sinusitis What is  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 side effect 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 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 side effect on Apr 28, 2007. Female patient, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease What is  addison's disease and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, asthenia, blood cholesterol increased, breast cancer What is  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 side effect 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 What is  addison's disease and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: addison's disease What is  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 #5359520-8
Physician from HUNGARY reported Cortef side effect 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 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 side effect 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 side effects: adrenal insufficiency. Cortef dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLORINEF, THYROID. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5053410-6
Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA reported Cortef side effect on June 28, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with addison's disease What is  addison's disease and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, blood sodium decreased, chest discomfort, chest pain What is  chest pain, dehydration, dyspnoea, heart rate increased, hyperhidrosis. Cortef dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLORINEF, LEVOTHYROXINE, PREDNISONE, PROVERA, THYROID, PREMARIN. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5056274-X
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on July 04, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 100.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease What is  addison's disease and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, blood sodium decreased, chest discomfort, chest pain What is  chest pain, dehydration, dyspnoea, haemorrhage, heart rate increased. Cortef dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROVERA, PREDNISONE, LEVOTHYROXINE, CORTISONE ACETATE, PREMARIN, FLORINEF. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5060659-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect on July 10, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with pituitary tumour, meningitis bacterial, hypothyroidism and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, adrenocortical insufficiency acute, amnesia, hypothyroidism, loss of consciousness, meningitis bacterial, weight decreased. Cortef dosage: 65 MG (65 MG, 1 IN 1 D) ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, SYNTHROID, TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM, VITAMIN E. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Cortef Side Effects Report #5062886-X
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on July 12, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 100.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease What is  addison's disease and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, blood sodium decreased, cardiovascular disorder, chest discomfort, chest pain What is  chest pain, dehydration, dyspnoea, heart rate increased, hyperhidrosis. Cortef dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROVERA, PREDNISONE, LEVOTHYROXINE, CORTISONE ACETATE, PREMARIN, FLORINEF. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5081988-5
Physician from FRANCE reported Cortef side effect on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient, 22 years of age, weighting 196.2 lb, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, pyrexia and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, anxiety What is  anxiety, aphasia What is  aphasia, convulsion, depressed level of consciousness, haemoglobin increased, mydriasis, neutrophil count increased, platelet count decreased. Cortef dosage: 50 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CYTARABINE, RANITIDINE, METHOTREXATE, PIPERACILLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5082385-9
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 31, 2006. Female patient, 33 years of age, weighting 107.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease What is  addison's disease and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood electrolytes decreased, caesarean section, pregnancy What is  pregnancy. Cortef dosage: 20 MG (2 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with FLORINEF, SYNTHROID. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5082492-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect on Aug 02, 2006. Female patient, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood glucose and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia. Cortef dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5092611-8
Cortef side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with hypopituitarism, pituitary tumour, meningitis bacterial, hypothyroidism and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain upper, adrenocortical insufficiency acute, amnesia, hypothyroidism, loss of consciousness, meningitis bacterial. Cortef dosage: 30 MG (2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, SYNTHROID, TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Cortef Side Effects Report #5102769-X
Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA reported Cortef side effect on Aug 25, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 101.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease What is  addison's disease and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure increased, blood pressure orthostatic decreased, blood sodium decreased, cardiovascular disorder, chest discomfort, chest pain What is  chest pain, condition aggravated, dehydration. Cortef dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROVERA, PREDNISONE, CORTISONE ACETATE, PREMARIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, FLORINEF. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5108351-2
Cortef side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with hypopituitarism, pituitary tumour, meningitis bacterial, hypothyroidism and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, adrenocortical insufficiency acute, amnesia, hypothyroidism, loss of consciousness, meningitis bacterial, weight decreased. Cortef dosage: 30 MG (2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, SYNTHROID, TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5195316-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect on Dec 18, 2006. Female patient, weighting 134.9 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal disorder and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, hypersensitivity, loss of consciousness, mobility decreased, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity, pruritus. Cortef dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with THYROID, LEVOXYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5384691-7
Cortef side effect 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 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 #5409879-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect 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 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 side effect 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 What is  addison's disease, blood pressure management, electrolyte imbalance and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dysphagia, fatigue, feeling abnormal, hysterectomy What is  hysterectomy, nausea What is  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 #5449671-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect 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 side effects: convulsion, dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness What is  dizziness, migraine What is  migraine, pyrexia, vomiting. Cortef dosage: 10MG MIDDAY + PM PO. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5503401-3
Cortef side effect was reported by a Physician from HUNGARY on Oct 19, 2007. Male patient, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease What is  addison's disease and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: urticaria. Cortef dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #5505598-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect on Oct 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease What is  addison's disease and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, adrenal insufficiency, asthenia, blood cholesterol increased, breast cancer What is  breast cancer, gastroenteritis What is  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 #5564094-2
Cortef side effect 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 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 side effect on Dec 07, 2007. Female patient, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with addison's disease What is  addison's disease and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, adrenal insufficiency, asthenia, blood cholesterol increased, breast cancer What is  breast cancer, gastroenteritis What is  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 #5609536-9
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES 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 side effects: abdominal distension, diverticulitis, eating disorder What is  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 #5907642-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect on Oct 02, 2008. Male patient, child 4 years of age, weighting 48.00 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, fluid retention, gastrooesophageal reflux disease. Cortef dosage: 5MG/2.5 MG 5MG AM, 2.-5 MG PM PO. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #6036063-X
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from HUNGARY on Jan 06, 2009. Female patient was diagnosed with adrenogenital syndrome and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemic seizure, hypoglycaemic unconsciousness. Cortef dosage: 1 MG, 3X/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ASTONIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #6065473-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect on Jan 26, 2009. Female patient was diagnosed with endocrine disorder and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, fungal infection What is  fungal infection, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, loss of consciousness, metabolic disorder What is  metabolic disorder, muscle spasms, vomiting. Cortef dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMALOG. Patient recovered.




Cortef Side Effects Report #6120048-9
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 09, 2009. Male patient, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood cortisol decreased, blood sodium decreased, convulsion, haemoglobin decreased. Cortef dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE, DILAUDID, CLONIDINE, ASACOL, FLUOXETINE, ACIPHEX, DOMPERIDONE, ZEGERID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #6135060-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect on Mar 27, 2009. Female patient, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with blood cortisol abnormal, menopause What is  menopause and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: addison's disease What is  addison's disease, bone disorder, cataract What is  cataract, chorioretinitis, deformity, dysuria, eye swelling, headache What is  headache, heart rate increased. Cortef dosage: 15 MG, 2X/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCORTISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #4561121-6
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 24, 2005. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with adrenocortical insufficiency chronic and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue. Cortef dosage: 30MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCORTONE. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #4640441-0
Consumer or non-health professional from reported Cortef side effect on Apr 06, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with endocrine disorder, thyroid disorder and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenal disorder, infection What is  infection, road traffic accident. Cortef dosage: 37.5 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, POTASSIUM ACETATE, MAGNESIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #4667510-3
Cortef side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Nov 11, 2004. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with infection What is  infection, hypothyroidism and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dental operation, osteonecrosis What is  osteonecrosis. Cortef dosage: 30MG QAM, 20MG QPM. During the same period patient was treated with IMMUNE GLOBULIN INTRAVENOUS, BACTRIM DS, CIPROFLOXACIN, BIAXIN, DOXYCYCLINE, SYNTHROID. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #4687097-9
Consumer or non-health professional from reported Cortef side effect on May 24, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 100.0 lb, was diagnosed with adrenal disorder, blood aldosterone decreased and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apnoea, blood aldosterone decreased, blood electrolytes increased, diaphragmatic disorder, dizziness What is  dizziness, eye pain, fatigue, feeling abnormal, hypoaesthesia. Cortef dosage: (10 MG), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with THYROID, FOSAMAX, ZOLOFT, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, VITAMIN C, MIRALAX, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #4757958-0
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 18, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenocortical insufficiency chronic, condition aggravated, dizziness What is  dizziness, fatigue, hypotension. Cortef dosage: (10 MG,). Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #4775155-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect on Sept 12, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenocortical insufficiency chronic, malabsorption. Cortef dosage: 10 MG. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #4789659-7
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2005. Female patient, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood corticotrophin decreased, migraine What is  migraine, breast oedema and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acne What is  acne, alopecia, anorexia, blood aldosterone abnormal, blood corticotrophin decreased, blood potassium decreased, breast cyst, breast mass, breast pain. Cortef dosage: 15 MG (1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with BOTOX, MAXZIDE, PREVACID, BECONASE, BENADRYL, VENTOLIN, FLOVENT, PULMICORT. Patient recovered.



Cortef Side Effects Report #4878594-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Cortef side effect on Jan 10, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cortisol decreased and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, coordination abnormal, disturbance in attention, dizziness What is  dizziness, nausea What is  nausea, pain What is  pain. Cortef dosage: 5MG 2 PER DAY PO 1.5 DAYS. Patient recovered.




Cortef Side Effects Report #5000389-9
Cortef side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 26, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder and was treated with Cortef. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal sepsis, acute abdomen, arthritis bacterial, colonic stenosis, gastrointestinal disorder, large intestine perforation, mucosal ulceration, pneumoperitoneum. Cortef dosage: 150 MG (50 MG,TID INTERVAL: EVERY DAY). During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE, METHOTREXATE, DICLOFENAC, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



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Hi, just wondering if anyone else had experienced severe stomach cramping several days after discont

itching - generalized

2 weeks after the treatment with aclasta , and i feel much better , the back pain disapear , i used

After taking Avodart for three days, I experienced severe chest tightening. I immediately stopped ta

i have been taken omesar for the past 8 wks i feel lighthead ringing in my ears confused are these s

I have been taking Eltroxin 50mcg. I have had swellings to the face is this from the tablets?

I Had The Implanon For almost a year when i got it removed..i got it removed b/c of all the side eff

This product has helped me digest food a lot easier. It took a few days to really be consistent but

i m not only n favour of this medicen but also believ that it works praisworthy

I had a backache with the 2nd infusion and had hotflashes with it also. After taking Tylenol the b

ANYONE THAT TAKES "OXYBUTININ" HAS TO BE OUT OF THERE MIND!!! DO NOTBE A GINNY PIG FOR THE DOCTOR OR

I took clavulin for 7 days at the beginning of Sept. On Oct. 3 I became itchy from head to toe. Bloo

I had this medicine for three weeks due to stress and abdominal pain which I had for last two years.

I usually take IB Profin for menstral issues; however took Midol the last two days. One time was at

I took this for the first time last night. I didn't know it had caffeine in it, so instead of going

Its highly effective for fighting against VERTIGO. Full effect appears after 2 weeks of usage, with

I am on day 19 of non smoking and have had really bad sleeping problems and keep moving around in be

I have had this annoying smell, to the level of tasting it when eating, or drinking. The only thing

I've been on Zeldox for a couple of months, I've had tremors periodically, and it has slowed me down

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