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.