Depo-medrol and Blindness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blindness is reported as a side effect among people who take Depo-medrol (methylprednisolone acetate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Epipen, and have Fatigue.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blindness when taking Depo-medrol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,847 people who have side effects when taking Depo-medrol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Depo-medrol?

Depo-medrol has active ingredients of methylprednisolone acetate. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 5,933 Depo-medrol users. Check the latest studies of Depo-medrol.

What is Blindness?

Blindness is found to be associated with 1,509 drugs and 1,986 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blindness.

On Jul, 12, 2026

5,847 people reported to have side effects when taking Depo-medrol.
Among them, 18 people (0.31%) have Blindness.

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Depo-medrol when they have Blindness? *

What is the gender of people who have Blindness when taking Depo-medrol? *

female: 94.12 %
male: 5.88 %

What is the age of people who have Blindness when taking Depo-medrol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Depo-medrol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Blindness? *

Vision Blurred: 6 people, 33.33%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 5 people, 27.78%
Injection Site Pruritus (severe itching at injection site): 5 people, 27.78%
Cardiac Arrest: 5 people, 27.78%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 27.78%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 22.22%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 22.22%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 22.22%
Back Pain: 4 people, 22.22%
Loss Of Consciousness: 4 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 5 people, 27.78%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 5 people, 27.78%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 27.78%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 16.67%
Pain: 3 people, 16.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 11.11%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 11.11%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 2 people, 11.11%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 2 people, 11.11%
Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 2 people, 11.11%

* 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 methylprednisolone acetate (the active ingredients of Depo-medrol) and Depo-medrol (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).

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