Cortef and dizziness Patient Reports February 11, 2012

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 , fatigue, hypotension. Cortef dosage: (10 MG,). Patient recovered.

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 #4878594-1
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES 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 , nausea , pain . Cortef dosage: 5MG 2 PER DAY PO 1.5 DAYS. Patient recovered.

Cortef Side Effects Report #4687097-9
Cortef side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from 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 , 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 #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 , 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.