Adverse events observed during adrenocorticotropic hormone therapy
| Steroid-like Adverse Events | Events (n) | Patients Experiencing Event (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Swelling/edema/volume overload/weight gain | 5 | 5 |
| Increased energy | 4 | 4 |
| Mood alteration/anxiety/increased energy | 4 | 4 |
| Elevated BP | 3 | 3 |
| Acne | 2 | 2 |
| Dyspepsia/bloating | 2 | 2 |
| Increased appetite | 1 | 1 |
| Face swelling | 1 | 1 |
| Hyperglycemia/diabetes (reversible) | 1 | 1 |
| Other reported adverse events | ||
| Sinus congestion/rhinorrhea/upper respiratory tract symptoms | 4 | 4 |
| Muscle cramps | 4 | 4 |
| AKI | 2 | 1 |
| Pain/bruising at injection site | 2 | 2 |
| Tanning of skin | 2 | 2 |
| Rash | 2 | 2 |
| Fatigue | 1 | 1 |
| Vertigo | 1 | 1 |
| Pneumoniaa | 1 | 1 |
| Slow wound healing | 1 | 1 |
| Redness of face on injection days | 1 | 1 |
| Nausea | 1 | 1 |
| Headache | 1 | 1 |
| Polyuria | 1 | 1 |
| Palpitations | 1 | 1 |
| Intermittent chest discomfort | 1 | 1 |
| Loose stools | 1 | 1 |
| Shortness of breath after injection | 1 | 1 |
| Total events (n) | 52 |
↵a Patient 6 was clinically diagnosed with pneumonia and treated empirically with azithromycin. No chest radiography was performed.