Methylprednisolone and Visual field defect - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Visual field defect is reported as a side effect among people who take Methylprednisolone (methylprednisolone), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Mycophenolate Mofetil, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Visual field defect 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 Visual field defect?

Visual field defect is found to be associated with 766 drugs and 1,038 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Visual field defect.

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On Aug, 16, 2026

58,374 people reported to have side effects when taking Methylprednisolone.
Among them, 64 people (0.11%) have Visual field defect.

Could Methylprednisolone cause Visual field defect?

Among these 64 people:

How long have people been on Methylprednisolone when they have Visual field defect? *

What is the gender of people who have Visual field defect when taking Methylprednisolone? *

female: 60.71 %
male: 39.29 %

What is the age of people who have Visual field defect when taking Methylprednisolone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methylprednisolone? *

Mycophenolate Mofetil: 18 people, 28.12%
Prograf: 17 people, 26.56%
Prednisone: 16 people, 25.00%
Tacrolimus: 15 people, 23.44%
Lamivudine: 12 people, 18.75%
Ranitidine: 12 people, 18.75%
Ramipril: 12 people, 18.75%
Zoledronic Acid: 11 people, 17.19%
Dexamethasone: 11 people, 17.19%
Ondansetron: 11 people, 17.19%

What are other side effects people have besides Visual field defect? *

Headache (pain in head): 20 people, 31.25%
Optic Atrophy (the loss of a proportion of optic disc nerve fibres): 16 people, 25.00%
Toxic Optic Neuropathy (optic nerve damage caused by toxic (harmful) substances): 13 people, 20.31%
Hypertriglyceridaemia (excess of triglycerides in the blood): 12 people, 18.75%
Optic Nerve Disorder (disease of optic nerve): 12 people, 18.75%
Complications Of Transplanted Kidney: 12 people, 18.75%
Toxic Neuropathy (nerve damage caused by toxic (harmful) substances): 12 people, 18.75%
Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland): 12 people, 18.75%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 12 people, 18.75%
High Blood Cholesterol: 12 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 21.88%
Hepatitis B: 12 people, 18.75%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 12 people, 18.75%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 12 people, 18.75%
Paronychia (infection in the tissues adjacent to a nail on a finger or toe): 11 people, 17.19%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 11 people, 17.19%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 11 people, 17.19%
Abdominal Pain: 11 people, 17.19%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 10 people, 15.62%
Lip Oedema (swelling of lip): 10 people, 15.62%

* 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?

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