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Does PREDNISONE Cause Myositis? 369 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 369 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with PREDNISONE (prednisone). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

369
Reports of Myositis with PREDNISONE
0.2%
of all PREDNISONE reports
220
Deaths
299
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From PREDNISONE?

Of the 369 reports, 220 (59.6%) resulted in death, 299 (81.0%) required hospitalization, and 189 (51.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISONE. However, 369 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 Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249) TOCILIZUMAB (238)

Which PREDNISONE Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

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

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