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DEPO-MEDROL: 99 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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99
Total FAERS Reports
3 (3.0%)
Deaths Reported
20
Hospitalizations
99
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
1
Life-Threatening
8
Disabilities

First Report: 1997 · Latest Report: 20140512

What Are the Most Common DEPO-MEDROL Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Headache
16 reports (16.2%)
#2 Most Reported
Pain
8 reports (8.1%)
#3 Most Reported
Off label use
8 reports (8.1%)

All DEPO-MEDROL Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Headache 16 16.2% 0 1
Off label use 8 8.1% 0 4
Pain 8 8.1% 0 0
Hypersensitivity 7 7.1% 0 1
Infection 6 6.1% 0 0
Meningitis 6 6.1% 1 1
Nausea 6 6.1% 1 2
Pain in extremity 5 5.1% 0 0
Paraesthesia 5 5.1% 0 0
Vomiting 5 5.1% 0 2

Who Reports DEPO-MEDROL Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 55.1 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is DEPO-MEDROL Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2002 1 0 1
2005 2 0 0
2009 1 0 0
2012 30 3 6
2013 1 0 0
2014 13 0 8

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What Is DEPO-MEDROL Used For?

IndicationReports
Carpal tunnel syndrome 5

Official FDA Label for DEPO-MEDROL

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.