Deltasone and Osteoarthritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Osteoarthritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Deltasone (prednisone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Tylenol, and have Dizziness.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Osteoarthritis when taking Deltasone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,137 people who have side effects when taking Deltasone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Deltasone?

Deltasone has active ingredients of prednisone. eHealthMe is studying from 4,243 Deltasone users. Check the latest studies of Deltasone.

What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint) is found to be associated with 1,877 drugs and 2,645 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Osteoarthritis.

On Jul, 19, 2026

4,137 people reported to have side effects when taking Deltasone.
Among them, 98 people (2.37%) have Osteoarthritis.

Among these 98 people:

How long have people been on Deltasone when they have Osteoarthritis? *

What is the gender of people who have Osteoarthritis when taking Deltasone? *

female: 86.02 %
male: 13.98 %

What is the age of people who have Osteoarthritis when taking Deltasone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Deltasone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Osteoarthritis? *

Joint Pain: 62 people, 63.27%
Weakness: 62 people, 63.27%
Diarrhea: 62 people, 63.27%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 62 people, 63.27%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 62 people, 63.27%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 59 people, 60.20%
Nausea And Vomiting: 59 people, 60.20%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 58 people, 59.18%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 58 people, 59.18%
Abdominal Pain: 57 people, 58.16%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Dizziness: 48 people, 48.98%
Pain: 24 people, 24.49%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 17 people, 17.35%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 5.10%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 5.10%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 5.10%
Hiv Infection: 4 people, 4.08%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 3 people, 3.06%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 3.06%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 3.06%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Deltasone) and Deltasone (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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