PREDNISONE TABLETS, USP, 5 MG

Generic: PREDNISONE

Manufacturer: Granulation Technology, Inc.

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482,841
Total Reports
203,210
Serious Reports
50,086
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (10.37%)

Patient Demographics

Male
169,771
Female
257,429

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for PREDNISONE TABLETS, USP, 5 MG.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 64,646
8.9%
2 OFF LABEL USE 53,164
7.4%
3 FATIGUE 39,611
5.5%
4 PAIN 36,921
5.1%
5 DYSPNOEA 33,819
4.7%
6 ARTHRALGIA 32,403
4.5%
7 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 27,786
3.8%
8 NAUSEA 27,696
3.8%
9 DIARRHOEA 27,471
3.8%
10 HEADACHE 25,770
3.6%
11 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 24,414
3.4%
12 PNEUMONIA 24,087
3.3%
13 RASH 22,251
3.1%
14 PYREXIA 21,120
2.9%
15 MALAISE 20,284
2.8%
16 COUGH 18,704
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 16,745
2.3%
23 WEIGHT DECREASED 16,563
2.3%
24 DIZZINESS 15,592
2.2%
25 NASOPHARYNGITIS 14,600
2.0%
26 PRURITUS 14,567
2.0%
27 ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT 14,428
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.