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Does PREDNISONE Cause Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy? 606 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 606 reports of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy have been filed in association with PREDNISONE (prednisone). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

606
Reports of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy with PREDNISONE
0.4%
of all PREDNISONE reports
278
Deaths
250
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy From PREDNISONE?

Of the 606 reports, 278 (45.9%) resulted in death, 250 (41.3%) required hospitalization, and 103 (17.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISONE. However, 606 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 Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy?

NATALIZUMAB (1,668) RITUXIMAB (1,647) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (782) PREDNISOLONE (439) TACROLIMUS (438) METHOTREXATE (428) DOXORUBICIN (421) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (414) VINCRISTINE (376) BENDAMUSTINE (342)

Which PREDNISONE Alternatives Have Lower Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy Risk?

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

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