Methylprednisolone and Libido decreased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Libido decreased is reported as a side effect among people who take Methylprednisolone (methylprednisolone), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Levaquin, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Libido decreased 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 Libido decreased?

Libido decreased (loss of interest in sex) is found to be associated with 751 drugs and 912 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Libido decreased.

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On Aug, 23, 2026

58,374 people reported to have side effects when taking Methylprednisolone.
Among them, 11 people (0.02%) have Libido decreased.

Could Methylprednisolone cause Libido decreased?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Methylprednisolone when they have Libido decreased? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Libido decreased when taking Methylprednisolone? *

  • female: 80 %
  • male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Libido decreased when taking Methylprednisolone? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 50.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 37.5 %
  • 50-59: 12.5 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Methylprednisolone? *

  1. Claforan: 4 people, 36.36%
  2. Albuterol: 4 people, 36.36%
  3. Sulfasalazine: 4 people, 36.36%
  4. Prozac: 4 people, 36.36%
  5. Biaxin: 4 people, 36.36%
  6. Celebrex: 4 people, 36.36%
  7. Progesterone: 4 people, 36.36%
  8. Prevacid: 4 people, 36.36%
  9. Lasix: 4 people, 36.36%
  10. Levaquin: 4 people, 36.36%

What are other side effects people have besides Libido decreased? *

  1. Fungal Infection: 8 people, 72.73%
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 72.73%
  3. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 45.45%
  4. Constipation: 5 people, 45.45%
  5. Depression: 5 people, 45.45%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 45.45%
  7. Menstruation Irregular: 4 people, 36.36%
  8. Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 4 people, 36.36%
  9. Indigestion: 4 people, 36.36%
  10. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 36.36%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 36.36%
  2. Depression: 4 people, 36.36%
  3. Pain: 3 people, 27.27%
  4. Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 9.09%
  5. Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 9.09%
  6. Androgenetic Alopecia (common form of hair loss): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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.

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