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Does PREDNISONE Cause Tuberculosis? 283 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 283 reports of Tuberculosis have been filed in association with PREDNISONE (prednisone). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

283
Reports of Tuberculosis with PREDNISONE
0.2%
of all PREDNISONE reports
39
Deaths
120
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Tuberculosis From PREDNISONE?

Of the 283 reports, 39 (13.8%) resulted in death, 120 (42.4%) required hospitalization, and 15 (5.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Tuberculosis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISONE. However, 283 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 Tuberculosis?

INFLIXIMAB (1,247) ADALIMUMAB (1,047) METHOTREXATE (817) ETANERCEPT (632) GOLIMUMAB (413) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (399) SECUKINUMAB (396) TOFACITINIB (301) ISONIAZID (261) BUDESONIDE (241)

Which PREDNISONE Alternatives Have Lower Tuberculosis Risk?

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

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