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METHYLPREDNISOLONE vs PREDNISOLONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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METHYLPREDNISOLONE vs PREDNISOLONE: Safety Overview

Metric METHYLPREDNISOLONE PREDNISOLONE
Total FAERS Reports 63,857 80,644
Deaths Reported 12,828 13,159
Death Rate 20.1% 16.3%
Hospitalizations 26,552 32,883
Average Patient Age 46.7 yrs 52.1 yrs
% Female Patients 55.6% 50.9%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Asclemed USA, Inc. PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma
Route INTRA-ARTICULAR ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued