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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Prednisone (prednisone) and Nicorette (nicotine polacrilex). Common drug interactions include osteonecrosis among females and blood pressure increased among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Prednisone and Nicorette. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 96 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 Nicorette?

Nicorette has active ingredients of nicotine polacrilex. It is often used in quit smoking. eHealthMe is studying from 18,484 Nicorette users. Check the latest studies of Nicorette.

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On Aug, 16, 2026

96 people who take Prednisone and Nicorette together, and have interactions are studied.

Prednisone and Nicorette drug interactions.

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

female:

  1. Osteonecrosis (death of bone)
  2. Weight increased
  3. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  4. Erythema (redness of the skin)
  5. Pain
  6. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  7. Diarrhoea
  8. Headache (pain in head)
  9. Hypersensitivity
  10. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)

male:

  1. Blood pressure increased
  2. Dizziness
  3. Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body)
  4. Groin pain
  5. Hangover
  6. Infusion site swelling
  7. Intestinal obstruction
  8. Myalgia (muscle pain)
  9. Restlessness (not able to rest)
  10. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Abnormal dreams
  2. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
  3. Depression
  4. Psychotic disorder
  5. Sleep disorder
  6. Suicidal ideation
  7. Parosmia (distortion of the sense of smell, as in smelling odours that are not present)
  8. Swelling

30-39:

  1. Burning sensation
  2. Chronic kidney disease
  3. Dermatitis allergic (inflammation of the skin due allergic reaction)
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  5. Peripheral swelling
  6. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
  7. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)

40-49:

  1. Depression
  2. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  3. Hypersensitivity
  4. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
  5. Daydreaming
  6. Irritability
  7. Nightmare (unpleasant dream)
  8. Pain
  9. Paranoia (psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur)
  10. Poor quality sleep

50-59:

  1. Infusion site swelling
  2. Intestinal obstruction
  3. Loss of consciousness
  4. Myalgia (muscle pain)
  5. Restlessness (not able to rest)
  6. Energy increased
  7. Testicular mass (mass on testes)
  8. Testicular neoplasm (testes tumour)
  9. Therapeutic response unexpected
  10. Vitamin b12 deficiency

60+:

  1. Osteonecrosis (death of bone)
  2. Pneumonia
  3. Blood pressure systolic increased
  4. Bronchitis chronic (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes- chronic)
  5. C-reactive protein increased
  6. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  7. Diplopia (double vision)
  8. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  9. Erythema (redness of the skin)
  10. Eye discharge

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 19 people, 19.79%
  2. Pain: 9 people, 9.38%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 8.33%
  4. Asthma: 8 people, 8.33%
  5. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 7 people, 7.29%
  6. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 6 people, 6.25%
  7. Diabetes: 6 people, 6.25%
  8. Depression: 6 people, 6.25%
  9. Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 5.21%
  10. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 5.21%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on prednisone and nicotine polacrilex (the active ingredients of Prednisone and Nicorette, respectively), and Prednisone and Nicorette (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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