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Does PREDNISONE Cause Hepatotoxicity? 707 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 707 reports of Hepatotoxicity have been filed in association with PREDNISONE (prednisone). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

707
Reports of Hepatotoxicity with PREDNISONE
0.5%
of all PREDNISONE reports
64
Deaths
275
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatotoxicity From PREDNISONE?

Of the 707 reports, 64 (9.1%) resulted in death, 275 (38.9%) required hospitalization, and 82 (11.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatotoxicity Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISONE. However, 707 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 Hepatotoxicity?

METHOTREXATE (1,917) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,557) LEFLUNOMIDE (829) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (715) RITUXIMAB (702) ETANERCEPT (699) ADALIMUMAB (674) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (632) SULFASALAZINE (613) RIBOCICLIB (585)

Which PREDNISONE Alternatives Have Lower Hepatotoxicity Risk?

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

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