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Does PREDNISONE Cause Facial paralysis? 139 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 139 reports of Facial paralysis have been filed in association with PREDNISONE (prednisone). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

139
Reports of Facial paralysis with PREDNISONE
0.1%
of all PREDNISONE reports
16
Deaths
80
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Facial paralysis From PREDNISONE?

Of the 139 reports, 16 (11.5%) resulted in death, 80 (57.6%) required hospitalization, and 12 (8.6%) 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 PREDNISONE. However, 139 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 Facial paralysis?

ADALIMUMAB (382) ONABOTULINUMTOXINA (305) METHOTREXATE (304) NIVOLUMAB (171) ETANERCEPT (169) RITUXIMAB (151) SECUKINUMAB (140) ASPIRIN (127) FINGOLIMOD (121) IPILIMUMAB (116)

Which PREDNISONE Alternatives Have Lower Facial paralysis Risk?

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

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