Methylprednisolone

Common brands: Medrol, Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate, Prednisone Tablets, Usp, 10 Mg, Prednisone Tablets, Usp, 20 Mg, Prednisone Tablets, Usp, 5 Mg

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134,639
Total Reports
70,025
Serious Reports
22,529
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (16.73%)

Patient Demographics

Male
49,468
Female
66,489

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Methylprednisolone.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 OFF LABEL USE 21,742
11.7%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 15,912
8.6%
3 FATIGUE 7,951
4.3%
4 PAIN 7,416
4.0%
5 NAUSEA 7,377
4.0%
6 HEADACHE 7,229
3.9%
7 PYREXIA 7,024
3.8%
8 PNEUMONIA 6,774
3.7%
9 ARTHRALGIA 6,488
3.5%
10 DYSPNOEA 6,460
3.5%
11 DIARRHOEA 6,313
3.4%
12 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 5,900
3.2%
13 INFUSION RELATED REACTION 5,690
3.1%
14 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 5,591
3.0%
15 RASH 5,461
2.9%
16 HYPERTENSION 5,269
2.8%
17 VOMITING 4,749
2.6%
18 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 4,673
2.5%
19 ASTHENIA 4,321
2.3%
20 COUGH 4,283
2.3%
21 MALAISE 4,271
2.3%
22 BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED 4,253
2.3%
23 DIZZINESS 4,081
2.2%
24 WEIGHT INCREASED 3,978
2.1%
25 NASOPHARYNGITIS 3,920
2.1%
26 INTENTIONAL PRODUCT USE ISSUE 3,882
2.1%
27 WEIGHT DECREASED 3,874
2.1%
28 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 3,627
2.0%
29 PRURITUS 3,587
1.9%
30 JOINT SWELLING 3,478
1.9%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.