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Does METHYLPREDNISOLONE Cause Facial paralysis? 58 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 58 reports of Facial paralysis have been filed in association with METHYLPREDNISOLONE (Medroloan II SUIK). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for METHYLPREDNISOLONE.

58
Reports of Facial paralysis with METHYLPREDNISOLONE
0.1%
of all METHYLPREDNISOLONE reports
6
Deaths
40
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Facial paralysis From METHYLPREDNISOLONE?

Of the 58 reports, 6 (10.3%) resulted in death, 40 (69.0%) required hospitalization, and 4 (6.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Facial paralysis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METHYLPREDNISOLONE. However, 58 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does METHYLPREDNISOLONE Cause?

Off label use (10,364) Drug ineffective (9,959) Product use in unapproved indication (4,115) Condition aggravated (3,784) Headache (3,419) Fatigue (3,250) Pyrexia (3,226) Pain (3,165) Nausea (3,105) Pneumonia (3,006)

What Other Drugs Cause Facial paralysis?

ADALIMUMAB (382) ONABOTULINUMTOXINA (305) METHOTREXATE (304) NIVOLUMAB (171) ETANERCEPT (169) RITUXIMAB (151) SECUKINUMAB (140) PREDNISONE (139) ASPIRIN (127) FINGOLIMOD (121)

Which METHYLPREDNISOLONE Alternatives Have Lower Facial paralysis Risk?

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