Meticorten and Cardiac arrest - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cardiac arrest is reported as a side effect among people who take Meticorten (prednisone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Humira, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cardiac arrest when taking Meticorten. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,697 people who have side effects when taking Meticorten from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Meticorten?

Meticorten has active ingredients of prednisone. eHealthMe is studying from 1,708 Meticorten users. Check the latest studies of Meticorten.

What is Cardiac arrest?

Cardiac arrest is found to be associated with 2,236 drugs and 2,512 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cardiac arrest.

On Jul, 14, 2026

1,697 people reported to have side effects when taking Meticorten.
Among them, 11 people (0.65%) have Cardiac arrest.

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Meticorten when they have Cardiac arrest? *

What is the gender of people who have Cardiac arrest when taking Meticorten? *

female: 45.45 %
male: 54.55 %

What is the age of people who have Cardiac arrest when taking Meticorten? *

What are other drugs people take besides Meticorten? *

Methotrexate: 3 people, 27.27%
Hydrochlorothiazide: 3 people, 27.27%
Humira: 3 people, 27.27%
Avonex: 2 people, 18.18%
Captopril: 2 people, 18.18%
Carbamazepine: 2 people, 18.18%
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride: 1 person, 9.09%
Exforge: 1 person, 9.09%
Aspirin: 1 person, 9.09%
Decadron: 1 person, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Cardiac arrest? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 36.36%
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 27.27%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 2 people, 18.18%
Diabetic Foot Infection: 2 people, 18.18%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 18.18%
Diabetes: 2 people, 18.18%
Death: 2 people, 18.18%
Drug Ineffective: 2 people, 18.18%
Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 36.36%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 27.27%
Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 18.18%
Heart Disease: 2 people, 18.18%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 18.18%
Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 9.09%
Myositis (inflammation of the muscles): 1 person, 9.09%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 1 person, 9.09%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 9.09%

* 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 prednisone (the active ingredients of Meticorten) and Meticorten (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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