Meticorten and Hypotension - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypotension is reported as a side effect among people who take Meticorten (prednisone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Diovan, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypotension 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 Hypotension?

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure) is found to be associated with 3,355 drugs and 4,758 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypotension.

On Jul, 26, 2026

1,697 people reported to have side effects when taking Meticorten.
Among them, 61 people (3.59%) have Hypotension.

Among these 61 people:

How long have people been on Meticorten when they have Hypotension? *

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

female: 78.18 %
male: 21.82 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Meticorten? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypotension? *

Weakness: 21 people, 34.43%
Fever: 17 people, 27.87%
Pain: 17 people, 27.87%
Headache (pain in head): 15 people, 24.59%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 14 people, 22.95%
Joint Pain: 14 people, 22.95%
Urinary Tract Infection: 14 people, 22.95%
Pain In Extremity: 13 people, 21.31%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 13 people, 21.31%
Fall: 13 people, 21.31%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 21 people, 34.43%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 11 people, 18.03%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 18.03%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 10 people, 16.39%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 7 people, 11.48%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 9.84%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 6.56%
Pain: 4 people, 6.56%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 4.92%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 4.92%

* 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).

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