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Does PREDNISONE Cause Encephalitis? 365 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 365 reports of Encephalitis have been filed in association with PREDNISONE (prednisone). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

365
Reports of Encephalitis with PREDNISONE
0.2%
of all PREDNISONE reports
120
Deaths
194
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalitis From PREDNISONE?

Of the 365 reports, 120 (32.9%) resulted in death, 194 (53.2%) required hospitalization, and 59 (16.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Encephalitis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISONE. However, 365 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PREDNISONE Cause?

Drug ineffective (29,059) Off label use (17,867) Pain (14,347) Fatigue (14,320) Dyspnoea (12,830) Rheumatoid arthritis (11,678) Condition aggravated (10,751) Asthma (10,028) Alopecia (9,276) Rash (9,252)

What Other Drugs Cause Encephalitis?

NIVOLUMAB (377) METHOTREXATE (372) PEMBROLIZUMAB (352) RITUXIMAB (263) TACROLIMUS (253) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (244) ATEZOLIZUMAB (236) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (228) PREDNISOLONE (190) DEXAMETHASONE (187)

Which PREDNISONE Alternatives Have Lower Encephalitis Risk?

PREDNISONE vs PREGABALIN PREDNISONE vs PREMARIN PREDNISONE vs PREMPRO PREDNISONE vs PRETOMANID PREDNISONE vs PREVISCAN

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PREDNISONE Full Profile All Encephalitis Reports All Drugs Causing Encephalitis PREDNISONE Demographics