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Does PREDNISONE Cause Purpura? 169 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 169 reports of Purpura have been filed in association with PREDNISONE (prednisone). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

169
Reports of Purpura with PREDNISONE
0.1%
of all PREDNISONE reports
12
Deaths
99
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Purpura From PREDNISONE?

Of the 169 reports, 12 (7.1%) resulted in death, 99 (58.6%) required hospitalization, and 12 (7.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Purpura Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISONE. However, 169 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 Purpura?

ADALIMUMAB (156) RITUXIMAB (153) APIXABAN (142) ALLOPURINOL (141) IBRUTINIB (134) RIVAROXABAN (134) METHOTREXATE (129) CARBOPLATIN (122) ATORVASTATIN (121) CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (121)

Which PREDNISONE Alternatives Have Lower Purpura Risk?

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

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