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Does PREDNISOLONE Cause Hypothyroidism? 220 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 220 reports of Hypothyroidism have been filed in association with PREDNISOLONE (Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISOLONE.

220
Reports of Hypothyroidism with PREDNISOLONE
0.3%
of all PREDNISOLONE reports
64
Deaths
146
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypothyroidism From PREDNISOLONE?

Of the 220 reports, 64 (29.1%) resulted in death, 146 (66.4%) required hospitalization, and 86 (39.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypothyroidism Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISOLONE. However, 220 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PREDNISOLONE Cause?

Off label use (8,817) Drug ineffective (8,459) Product use in unapproved indication (3,414) Pyrexia (3,159) Condition aggravated (3,143) Pneumonia (2,713) Treatment failure (2,616) Sepsis (2,281) Dyspnoea (2,248) Diarrhoea (2,192)

What Other Drugs Cause Hypothyroidism?

PEMBROLIZUMAB (2,326) LEVOTHYROXINE (2,107) NIVOLUMAB (1,939) LENVATINIB (1,375) ATEZOLIZUMAB (881) ALBUTEROL (877) CARBOPLATIN (830) IPILIMUMAB (770) AMIODARONE (764) PREDNISONE (739)

Which PREDNISOLONE Alternatives Have Lower Hypothyroidism Risk?

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