Deltasone and Suicidal ideation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Suicidal ideation is reported as a side effect among people who take Deltasone (prednisone), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Claritin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Suicidal ideation 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 Suicidal ideation?

Suicidal ideation is found to be associated with 1,978 drugs and 2,343 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Suicidal ideation.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 03, 2026

4,137 people reported to have side effects when taking Deltasone.
Among them, 26 people (0.63%) have Suicidal ideation.

Could Deltasone cause Suicidal ideation?

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Deltasone when they have Suicidal ideation? *

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

female: 34.62 %
male: 65.38 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Deltasone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Suicidal ideation? *

Paranoia (psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur): 17 people, 65.38%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 17 people, 65.38%
Depression: 17 people, 65.38%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 16 people, 61.54%
Dizziness: 16 people, 61.54%
Weight Decreased: 15 people, 57.69%
Constipation: 15 people, 57.69%
Hypovolaemia (a decreased volume of circulating blood in the body): 15 people, 57.69%
Headache (pain in head): 15 people, 57.69%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 15 people, 57.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 4 people, 15.38%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 7.69%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 3.85%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 3.85%
Asthma: 1 person, 3.85%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 3.85%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 3.85%
Constipation: 1 person, 3.85%
Cough: 1 person, 3.85%
Cystic Fibrosis (disease of the secretary glands): 1 person, 3.85%

* 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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DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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