Cortef and heart rate increased Patient Reports February 11, 2012

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 #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.