PREDNISONE

Generic: PREDNISONE

Manufacturer: Ani Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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482,828
Total Reports
203,208
Serious Reports
50,086
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (10.37%)

Patient Demographics

Male
169,769
Female
257,423

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 64,643
8.9%
2 OFF LABEL USE 53,163
7.4%
3 FATIGUE 39,610
5.5%
4 PAIN 36,921
5.1%
5 DYSPNOEA 33,818
4.7%
6 ARTHRALGIA 32,402
4.5%
7 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 27,785
3.8%
8 NAUSEA 27,694
3.8%
9 DIARRHOEA 27,470
3.8%
10 HEADACHE 25,767
3.6%
11 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 24,413
3.4%
12 PNEUMONIA 24,087
3.3%
13 RASH 22,251
3.1%
14 PYREXIA 21,119
2.9%
15 MALAISE 20,284
2.8%
16 COUGH 18,703
2.6%
17 VOMITING 18,452
2.6%
18 ASTHENIA 17,716
2.5%
19 JOINT SWELLING 17,605
2.4%
20 ASTHMA 17,254
2.4%
21 WEIGHT INCREASED 16,993
2.4%
22 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 16,744
2.3%
23 WEIGHT DECREASED 16,563
2.3%
24 DIZZINESS 15,591
2.2%
25 NASOPHARYNGITIS 14,600
2.0%
26 PRURITUS 14,567
2.0%
27 ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT 14,427
2.0%
28 PERIPHERAL SWELLING 14,333
2.0%
29 ALOPECIA 13,962
1.9%
30 HYPERTENSION 13,733
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.