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Does PREDNISONE Cause Muscle atrophy? 171 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 171 reports of Muscle atrophy have been filed in association with PREDNISONE (prednisone). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

171
Reports of Muscle atrophy with PREDNISONE
0.1%
of all PREDNISONE reports
14
Deaths
79
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Muscle atrophy From PREDNISONE?

Of the 171 reports, 14 (8.2%) resulted in death, 79 (46.2%) required hospitalization, and 28 (16.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Muscle atrophy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISONE. However, 171 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 Muscle atrophy?

FINASTERIDE (447) CIPROFLOXACIN (381) ATORVASTATIN (340) ADALIMUMAB (316) RELUGOLIX (260) LEUPROLIDE (254) SIMVASTATIN (247) LEVOFLOXACIN (185) ROSUVASTATIN (177) INTERFERON BETA-1A (145)

Which PREDNISONE Alternatives Have Lower Muscle atrophy Risk?

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

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