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METHYLPREDNISOLONE vs PREDNISONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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METHYLPREDNISOLONE vs PREDNISONE: Safety Overview

Metric METHYLPREDNISOLONE PREDNISONE
Total FAERS Reports 63,857 158,567
Deaths Reported 12,828 22,555
Death Rate 20.1% 14.2%
Hospitalizations 26,552 57,772
Average Patient Age 46.7 yrs 51.8 yrs
% Female Patients 55.6% 62.2%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Asclemed USA, Inc. Bryant Ranch Prepack
Route INTRA-ARTICULAR ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued