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Does PREDNISONE Cause Onychomycosis? 537 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 537 reports of Onychomycosis have been filed in association with PREDNISONE (prednisone). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

537
Reports of Onychomycosis with PREDNISONE
0.3%
of all PREDNISONE reports
361
Deaths
499
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Onychomycosis From PREDNISONE?

Of the 537 reports, 361 (67.2%) resulted in death, 499 (92.9%) required hospitalization, and 360 (67.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Onychomycosis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISONE. However, 537 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 Onychomycosis?

ADALIMUMAB (791) METHOTREXATE (742) RITUXIMAB (708) TOCILIZUMAB (706) ETANERCEPT (683) INFLIXIMAB (630) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (629) GOLIMUMAB (625) ABATACEPT (615) TOFACITINIB (601)

Which PREDNISONE Alternatives Have Lower Onychomycosis Risk?

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

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