Cortef and dehydration Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Cortef Side Effects Report #5449671-1
Cortef side effect 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 side effects: convulsion, dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness , migraine , pyrexia, vomiting. Cortef dosage: 10MG MIDDAY + PM PO. Patient recovered.

Cortef Side Effects Report #5053410-6
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on June 28, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with 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 , 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  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 , 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 #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  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 , 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 #5102769-X
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Aug 25, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 101.0 lb, was diagnosed with 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 , 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.