Methylprednisolone and Hepatitis acute - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hepatitis acute is reported as a side effect among people who take Methylprednisolone (methylprednisolone), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Methotrexate, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hepatitis acute when taking Methylprednisolone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 58,374 people who have side effects when taking Methylprednisolone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Methylprednisolone?

Methylprednisolone has active ingredients of methylprednisolone. It is often used in inflammation. eHealthMe is studying from 59,645 Methylprednisolone users. Check the latest studies of Methylprednisolone.

What is Hepatitis acute?

Hepatitis acute is found to be associated with 596 drugs and 877 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hepatitis acute.

On Jul, 31, 2026

58,374 people reported to have side effects when taking Methylprednisolone.
Among them, 46 people (0.08%) have Hepatitis acute.

Could Methylprednisolone cause Hepatitis acute?

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Methylprednisolone when they have Hepatitis acute? *

What is the gender of people who have Hepatitis acute when taking Methylprednisolone? *

female: 43.18 %
male: 56.82 %

What is the age of people who have Hepatitis acute when taking Methylprednisolone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methylprednisolone? *

Methotrexate: 10 people, 21.74%
Omeprazole: 6 people, 13.04%
Zosyn: 5 people, 10.87%
Prednisone: 5 people, 10.87%
Fentanyl: 5 people, 10.87%
Acyclovir: 4 people, 8.70%
Bactrim: 4 people, 8.70%
Cytarabine: 4 people, 8.70%
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: 4 people, 8.70%
Lorazepam: 4 people, 8.70%

What are other side effects people have besides Hepatitis acute? *

Herpes Simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection): 5 people, 10.87%
Hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver): 5 people, 10.87%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 4 people, 8.70%
Acute Kidney Failure: 4 people, 8.70%
Jaundice - Yellow Skin (a yellowish pigmentation of the skin): 4 people, 8.70%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 3 people, 6.52%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 3 people, 6.52%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 3 people, 6.52%
Multi-Organ Failure (multisystem organ failure): 3 people, 6.52%
Lymphopenia (an abnormally low level of lymphocytes in the blood): 3 people, 6.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 10.87%
Metastatic Malignant Melanoma (spreadable cancer tumour of melanine): 3 people, 6.52%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 3 people, 6.52%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 6.52%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 3 people, 6.52%
Infection: 3 people, 6.52%
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 6.52%
Dizziness: 2 people, 4.35%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 4.35%
Fever: 2 people, 4.35%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Methylprednisolone) and Methylprednisolone (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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