This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Prednisone and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (2298)
Death (453)
Life Threatening Events (162)
Disability (91)
Reports by Reaction Type
Pneumonia (146),
Pyrexia (112),
Anaemia (98),
Febrile Neutropenia (97),
Nausea (89),
Neutropenia (89),
Dyspnoea (88),
Diarrhoea (88),
Fatigue (86),
Sepsis (77),
Asthenia (71),
Vomiting (70)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Prednisone. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Prednisone side effects in 79 year old female
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-08-27
Patient: 79 year old female
Reactions: Sciatica, Lumbar Vertebral Fracture
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mabthera
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Unspecified Histology Aggressive
Vincristine
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Unspecified Histology Aggressive
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Unspecified Histology Aggressive
Prednisone
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Unspecified Histology Aggressive
Cyclophosphamide
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Unspecified Histology Aggressive
Possible Prednisone side effects in 51 year old male
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-08-24
Patient: 51 year old male
Reactions: Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mabthera
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Cyclophosphamide
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Prednisone
Indication: HIV Infection
Cyclophosphamide
Indication: HIV Infection
Doxorubicin HCL
Indication: HIV Infection
Mabthera
Indication: HIV Infection
Vincristine
Indication: HIV Infection
Prednisone TAB
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Doxorubicin HCL
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Vincristine
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Possible Prednisone side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a physician from Switzerland on 2012-08-24
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 38.0 kg (83.6 pounds)
Reactions: Hyperkalaemia, Adrenal Insufficiency, Hyponatraemia, Convulsion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Vfend
Dosage: 200 mg, 2x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Start date: 2012-07-26
Aldactone
Dosage: 25 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-07-31
Prednisone
Dosage: 5 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-27
Prednisone
Dosage: 30 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-18
End date: 2012-07-26
Prednisone
Dosage: 5 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-07-17
Other drugs received by patient: Prograf; Zithromax; Aspirin; Prograf; Myfortic; Liquaemin INJ
Possible Prednisone side effects in 85 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: 85 year old female, weighing 63.0 kg (138.6 pounds)
Reactions: Dysgeusia, Hiatus Hernia, Atrial Fibrillation, Gastrointestinal Sounds Abnormal, Constipation, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Decreased Appetite
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sprycel
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
Start date: 2012-06-14
Prednisone
Possible Prednisone side effects in female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: female, weighing 81.8 kg (180.0 pounds)
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Chest Pain, Pancytopenia, Pyrexia, Neutropenia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cyclophosphamide
Dosage: 1400 mg
Vincristine Sulfate
Dosage: 2 mg
Prednisone
Dosage: 375 mg
Rituximab (Moab C2b8 Anti Cd20, Chimeric)
Dosage: 700 mg
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Dosage: 94 mg
Possible Prednisone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: male, weighing 78.0 kg (171.6 pounds)
Reactions: Pain in Extremity, Hypotension, Splenic Infarction, Paraesthesia, Septic Embolus, Fungal Test Positive, Hypoxia, Circulatory Collapse, Asthenia, Cough
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Methotrexate
Dosage: 30 m, intrathecal
End date: 2012-08-09
Prednisone
Dosage: 3360 mg, oral
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-08-08
PEG-L-Asparaginase (Pegaspargase, Oncospar)
Dosage: 4900 iu, intravenous
End date: 2012-07-15
Cytarabine
Dosage: 70 mg, intrathecal
End date: 2012-07-12
Daunorubicin HCL
Dosage: 200 mg
End date: 2012-08-02
Possible Prednisone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: male, weighing 55.2 kg (121.4 pounds)
Reactions: Unresponsive To Stimuli, Moaning, Neutropenia, Septic Shock, Cardiac Arrest
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Prednisone
Methotrexate Sodium
Vincristine
End date: 2012-08-10
Mercaptopurine
Start date: 2009-08-21
Possible Prednisone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: male, weighing 94.0 kg (206.8 pounds)
Reactions: Tachycardia, Clostridium Difficile Colitis, Pancytopenia, Neutropenia, Pyrexia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Dosage: 152 mg
Cyclophosphamide
Dosage: 2780 mg
Etoposide
Dosage: 720 mg
Prednisone
Dosage: 1300 mg
Fluorine-18 2-Fluorou-2 Deoxyry-D-Glucose (18f-Fdg)
Dosage: 12 mg
Rituximab
Dosage: 800 mg
Vincristine Sulfate
Dosage: 3.6 mg
Possible Prednisone side effects in 77 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from China on 2012-08-21
Patient: 77 year old male
Reactions: Adverse Drug Reaction, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Prednisone
Dosage: on days 1 to 5
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Methotrexate
Dosage: in cycle 1
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Dexamethasone
Dosage: in cycle 1
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Cyclophosphamide
Dosage: on day 1
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Dosage: on day 1
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Vincristine
Dosage: on day 1
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Possible Prednisone side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2012-08-21
Patient: male, weighing 86.0 kg (189.2 pounds)
Reactions: Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Pulmonary Infarction, Lymphoma, Staphylococcal Sepsis
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Vincristine
Dosage: 1 mg, qd (day 1)
Indication: T-Cell Lymphoma
Start date: 2009-11-26
End date: 2010-01-11
Filgrastim
Dosage: 48 unk, qd (day 1)
Indication: T-Cell Lymphoma
Start date: 2009-12-25
End date: 2010-01-15
Mabcampath
Dosage: 30 mg, day 4 and 5 of each cycle 1-3
Indication: T-Cell Lymphoma
Start date: 2009-12-10
End date: 2010-01-15
Prednisone
Dosage: 10 mg, qd (day 1-5)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: T-Cell Lymphoma
Start date: 2009-11-27
End date: 2010-01-10
Cyclophosphamide
Dosage: 1500 mg, qd (day 1)
Indication: T-Cell Lymphoma
Start date: 2009-12-07
End date: 2010-01-11
Doxorubicin HCL
Dosage: 100 mg, qd (day 1)
Indication: T-Cell Lymphoma
Start date: 2009-12-07
End date: 2010-01-11
Other drugs received by patient: Torsemide; Metoprolol Succinate; Heparin; Marcumar; Pantoprazole; Sulfamethoprim
Possible Prednisone side effects in 43 year old female
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-08-21
Patient: 43 year old female
Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Leflunomide
Indication: Scleroderma
Prednisone
Possible Prednisone side effects in 68 year old male
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-08-21
Patient: 68 year old male, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)
Reactions: Sudden Death
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Prednisone
Indication: Prostate Cancer
Start date: 2012-04-03
Cabazitaxel
Indication: Prostate Cancer
Start date: 2012-04-03
End date: 2012-04-03
Other drugs received by patient: Hydromorphone Hydrochloride; Zometa; Maxeran; Prednisone; Lorazepam
Possible Prednisone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Brazil on 2012-08-21
Patient: male, weighing 53.1 kg (116.8 pounds)
Reactions: Pneumonia, Deep Vein Thrombosis
Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Abiraterone Acetate
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prostate Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2011-12-01
End date: 2012-02-14
Abiraterone Acetate
Administration route: Oral
Prednisone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prostate Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2011-12-01
End date: 2012-02-14
Other drugs received by patient: Hydromorphone HCL
Possible Prednisone side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: female, weighing 79.8 kg (175.6 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Dispensing Error
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Prednisone
Possible Prednisone side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-21
Patient: female
Reactions: Weight Decreased, Visual Impairment, Dehydration, Urinary Tract Infection, Depression, Delirium, Constipation
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Potassium Chloride
Dosage: 40iuax per day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2009-09-01
Prednisone
Administration route: Oral
Dicyclomine
Dosage: 40mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2009-07-01
End date: 2009-08-01
Diphenoxylate HCL + Atropine Sulfate
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diarrhoea
Dicyclomine
Dosage: 40mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2009-05-01
Sucralfate
Dosage: 4g per day
Administration route: Oral
Potassium Chloride
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2009-07-01
Lorazepam
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sleep Disorder
Lorazepam
Dosage: .5mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2009-05-01
Digoxin
Administration route: Oral
Digoxin
Administration route: Oral
Carisoprodol
Dosage: 1000mg per day
Metaxalone
Dosage: 1600mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Furosemide
Salmeterol + Fluticasone
Start date: 2009-05-13
Other drugs received by patient: Psyllium; Phenoxybenzamine; Metolazone; Metoprolol Succinate; Amlodipine; Ezetimibe; Memantine HCL; Multi-Vitamin; Acetaminophen; Calcium + Vitamin D; Saccharomyces Boulardii; Levalbuterol HCL; Levothyroxine Sodium; Vitamin D; Aspirin; Fentanyl Citrate; Esomeprazole Sodium; Acetaminophen; Metoprolol Tartrate; Rosuvastatin; Teriparatide; Omeprazole; Hydrocodone
Possible Prednisone side effects in 56 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 56 year old female
Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Confusional State, Hypercapnia, Tachycardia, Hypotension, Mental Status Changes, Urinary Tract Infection Enterococcal, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Respiratory Failure, Intestinal Dilatation, Diarrhoea, Hypoxia, Abdominal Distension, Clostridial Infection, Colectomy Total
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim
Dosage: unk
Indication: Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia
Metronidazole
Dosage: 500 mg, 3x/day
Indication: Clostridium Test Positive
Prednisone
Dosage: 10 mg, daily
Indication: Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
Levofloxacin
Dosage: 250 mg, 1x/day
Indication: Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Vancomycin HCL
Dosage: 125 mg, 4x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Clostridium Test Positive
Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim
Dosage: one double strength tablet twice daily, every monday and tuesday
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prophylaxis
Vancomycin HCL
Dosage: 125 mg, 4x/day
Administration route: Oral
Linezolid
Dosage: 600 mg, 2x/day
Indication: Urinary Tract Infection Enterococcal
Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim
Dosage: unk
Pentamidine
Dosage: 1 in 28 d (every 28 days)
Indication: Pneumocystis Jiroveci Infection
Other drugs received by patient: Aciclovir; Fluconazole
Possible Prednisone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: male, weighing 82.3 kg (181.1 pounds)
Reactions: Oesophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Thalidomide
Dosage: 200 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2010-10-20
End date: 2010-10-24
Melphalan Hydrochloride
Dosage: 6 milligram
Start date: 2010-10-20
End date: 2010-10-23
Prednisone
Dosage: 195 milligram
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2009-07-29
Prednisone
Dosage: 195 milligram
Start date: 2010-10-20
End date: 2010-10-24
Melphalan Hydrochloride
Dosage: 24 milligram
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2009-07-29
Thalidomide
Dosage: 50 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2009-07-29
Other drugs received by patient: Prilosec; Acetaminophen; Senna; Zometa; Acetaminophen; Acetaminophen; Aspirin; Antibiotics; Prilosec; Docusate; Procrit; Vitamin B-12; Epoetin Alfa; Acetaminophen; Acetaminophen; Pamidronate Disodium
Possible Prednisone side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: female
Reactions: Arthralgia, Expired Drug Administered, Hepatitis B
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Prednisone
Dosage: 7 days
Administration route: Oral
Prednisone
Dosage: 7 days
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Arthralgia
Humira
Dosage: loading dose
Indication: Psoriasis
Start date: 2012-03-10
Stelara
Indication: Psoriasis
Start date: 2012-04-11
End date: 2012-01-01
Prednisone
Dosage: 7 days
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Swelling
Prednisone
Dosage: 7 days
Administration route: Oral
Prednisone
Dosage: 7 days
Administration route: Oral
Prednisone
Dosage: 7 days
Administration route: Oral
Phentermine
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Weight Decreased
Start date: 2012-07-01
Other drugs received by patient: Tramadol HCL; Ambien; Hydroxyzine
Possible Prednisone side effects in 30 year old female
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-08-21
Patient: 30 year old female
Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Leflunomide
Indication: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Leflunomide
Indication: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Prednisone
Possible Prednisone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: male
Reactions: Pneumonitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dasatinib
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prostate Cancer
Start date: 2011-10-25
End date: 2011-12-20
Prednisone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prostate Cancer
Start date: 2011-08-30
Abiraterone Acetate
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prostate Cancer
Start date: 2011-08-30
Abiraterone Acetate
Administration route: Oral
Sunitinib Malate
Indication: Prostate Cancer
Other drugs received by patient: Calcium; Hydrocodone Bitartrate; Advil; Flexeril; Multi-Vitamins; Lyrica; Lupron; Metafiber; Carafate; Vitamin D; Allopurinol; Vitamin B-12; Iron
Possible Prednisone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Romania on 2012-08-21
Patient: male, weighing 57.0 kg (125.4 pounds)
Reactions: Cardio-Respiratory Arrest, Anaemia, Dehydration
Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Abiraterone Acetate
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prostate Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2011-12-16
End date: 2012-06-16
Prednisone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prostate Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2011-12-16
End date: 2012-06-16
Abiraterone Acetate
Administration route: Oral
Possible Prednisone side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Spain on 2012-08-21
Patient: female
Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Stillbirth
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Azathioprine
Indication: Renal Transplant
Cyclosporine
Indication: Renal Transplant
Prednisone
Indication: Renal Transplant
Possible Prednisone side effects in 36 year old female
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-08-21
Patient: 36 year old female
Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Prednisone
Leflunomide
Indication: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Possible Prednisone side effects in 64 year old male
Reported by a physician from Poland on 2012-08-21
Patient: 64 year old male
Reactions: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cabazitaxel
Start date: 2012-07-04
End date: 2012-07-04
Prednisone
Indication: Prostate Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2012-06-14
Cabazitaxel
Indication: Prostate Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2012-06-14
End date: 2012-06-14
Possible Prednisone side effects in 45 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 45 year old female
Reactions: Epstein-Barr Virus Infection, Splenic Infection Fungal, Mycosis Fungoides Refractory, Granuloma, Pneumonia Cytomegaloviral
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fludara
Dosage: 2 cycles
Indication: Mycosis Fungoides
Campath
Dosage: unk
Indication: Mycosis Fungoides
Start date: 2006-06-01
Etoposide
Dosage: unk
Indication: Mycosis Fungoides
Dexamethasone
Dosage: unk
Indication: Mycosis Fungoides
Vincristine
Dosage: unk
Indication: Mycosis Fungoides
Start date: 2006-01-01
Cisplatin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Mycosis Fungoides
Cyclophosphamide
Dosage: unk
Indication: Mycosis Fungoides
Start date: 2006-01-01
Prednisone
Dosage: unk
Indication: Mycosis Fungoides
Start date: 2006-01-01
Ifosfamide
Dosage: unk
Indication: Mycosis Fungoides
Daunorubicin HCL
Dosage: unk
Indication: Mycosis Fungoides
Start date: 2006-01-01
Possible Prednisone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Netherlands on 2012-08-21
Patient: male, weighing 117.4 kg (258.3 pounds)
Reactions: Tongue Neoplasm Malignant Stage Unspecified
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lenalidomide
Dosage: 25 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prostate Cancer
Start date: 2011-03-28
End date: 2011-11-24
Prednisone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prostate Cancer
Start date: 2011-03-18
End date: 2012-01-19
Docetaxel
Indication: Prostate Cancer
Start date: 2011-03-28
End date: 2011-08-15
Other drugs received by patient: Clopidegrel; Pantoprazole; Simvastatin; Captopril; Acetylcysteine; Nifedipine; Betahistine; Sucralfate; Codeine; Atrovent; Vitamin D; Acetaminophen; Nasonex; Metoprolol Tartrate; Zoladex; Clopidegrel
Possible Prednisone side effects in 32 year old female
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-08-21
Patient: 32 year old female
Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Leflunomide
Indication: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Prednisone
Possible Prednisone side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: female, weighing 49.9 kg (109.8 pounds)
Reactions: Frequent Bowel Movements, Disturbance in Attention, Colitis, Dysplasia, Clostridial Infection
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Remicade
Start date: 2011-05-01
Prednisone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Colitis Ulcerative
Start date: 2012-06-01
Remicade
Indication: Colitis Ulcerative
Start date: 2011-04-20
Other drugs received by patient: Acyclovir; Atenolol; Fish OIL; Acyclovir; Multiple Vitamin; ALL Other Therapeutic Products; Lorazepam
Possible Prednisone side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Spain on 2012-08-21
Patient: female
Reactions: Stillbirth, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Prednisone
Indication: Renal Transplant
Cyclosporine
Indication: Renal Transplant
Possible Prednisone side effects in 23 year old female
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-08-21
Patient: 23 year old female
Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Prednisone
Leflunomide
Methotrexate
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