Lotemax and Adverse event - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Adverse event is reported as a side effect among people who take Lotemax (loteprednol etabonate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Fish Oil, and have Insomnia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Adverse event when taking Lotemax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,356 people who have side effects when taking Lotemax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lotemax?

Lotemax has active ingredients of loteprednol etabonate. It is often used in inflammation. eHealthMe is studying from 4,431 Lotemax users. Check the latest studies of Lotemax.

What is Adverse event?

Adverse event is found to be associated with 1,685 drugs and 1,666 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Adverse event.

On Jul, 17, 2026

4,356 people reported to have side effects when taking Lotemax.
Among them, 14 people (0.32%) have Adverse event.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Lotemax when they have Adverse event? *

What is the gender of people who have Adverse event when taking Lotemax? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Adverse event when taking Lotemax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lotemax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Adverse event? *

Back Pain: 4 people, 28.57%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 3 people, 21.43%
Macular Oedema (fluid and protein deposits collect on or under the macula of the eye (a yellow central area of the retina) and causes it to thicken): 3 people, 21.43%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 3 people, 21.43%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 2 people, 14.29%
Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 2 people, 14.29%
Heart Rate Irregular: 2 people, 14.29%
Head Injury: 2 people, 14.29%
Drug Ineffective: 2 people, 14.29%
Diabetes: 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 3 people, 21.43%
Neurotrophic Keratopathy (decreased corneal sensitivity and poor corneal healing): 3 people, 21.43%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 21.43%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 14.29%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 14.29%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 2 people, 14.29%
Bronchitis Chronic (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes- chronic): 2 people, 14.29%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 14.29%
Constipation: 2 people, 14.29%
Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 2 people, 14.29%

* 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 loteprednol etabonate (the active ingredients of Lotemax) and Lotemax (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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