Prednisone and Ashwagandha drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Prednisone (prednisone) and Ashwagandha (ashwagandha). Common drug interactions include cataract among females and cytomegalovirus gastrointestinal infection among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Prednisone and Ashwagandha. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prednisone?

Prednisone has active ingredients of prednisone. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 636,827 Prednisone users. Check the latest studies of Prednisone.

What is Ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha has active ingredients of ashwagandha. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 749 Ashwagandha users. Check the latest studies of Ashwagandha.



On Jul, 10, 2026

20 people who take Prednisone and Ashwagandha together, and have interactions are studied.

Prednisone and Ashwagandha drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Prednisone and Ashwagandha, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
  2. Catheter site erythema (redness of skin at catheter site)
  3. Diarrhoea
  4. Rash
  5. Hereditary angioedema (recurrent episodes of severe swelling)
  6. Infusion site pain
  7. Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
  8. Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
  9. Erythema (redness of the skin)
  10. Hypersensitivity

male:

  1. Cytomegalovirus gastrointestinal infection (virus infection of stomach and intestine)
  2. Cytomegalovirus infection
  3. Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease)
  4. Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
  5. Ear discomfort
  6. Hyperaesthesia
  7. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  8. Oropharyngeal pain
  9. Pharyngitis bacterial (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat due to bacterial infection)
  10. Piloerection (goose bumps)

What are the common drug interactions of Prednisone and Ashwagandha, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  2. Oropharyngeal pain
  3. Pharyngitis bacterial (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat due to bacterial infection)
  4. Tonsillar disorder (disease of tonsil)

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Rash pruritic (redness with itching)
  2. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)
  3. Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
  4. Pneumonia respiratory syncytial viral (respiratory syncytial virus (rsv) is a very common virus that leads to mild, cold-like symptoms in adults and older healthy children)

50-59:

  1. Injection site pain
  2. Joint swelling

60+:

  1. Diarrhoea
  2. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
  3. Gastrointestinal inflammation (inflammation of stomach and intestine)
  4. Hypersensitivity
  5. Oesophagitis (inflammation of oesophagus)
  6. Rash papular (redness with papule)
  7. Vein disorder
  8. Bowel movement irregularity
  9. Colitis (inflammation of colon)
  10. Diverticulum intestinal (a pouch that is attached to the first part of the small intestine)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 5 people, 25.00%
  2. Immune System Disorder: 5 people, 25.00%
  3. Polymyositis (inflammatory muscle disease that causes weakness of the skeletal muscles): 5 people, 25.00%
  4. Myasthenia Gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily): 4 people, 20.00%
  5. Vasodilatation (widening of blood vessels resulting from relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls): 2 people, 10.00%
  6. Heart Disease: 2 people, 10.00%
  7. Kidney Stones: 2 people, 10.00%
  8. Asthma: 2 people, 10.00%
  9. Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 2 people, 10.00%
  10. Neoplasm Prostate (tumour of prostate): 2 people, 10.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on prednisone and ashwagandha (the active ingredients of Prednisone and Ashwagandha, respectively), and Prednisone and Ashwagandha (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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