Meticorten and Pulmonary embolism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pulmonary embolism 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 Nuvaring, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pulmonary embolism 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 Pulmonary embolism?

Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung) is found to be associated with 2,333 drugs and 2,956 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pulmonary embolism.

On Jul, 12, 2026

1,697 people reported to have side effects when taking Meticorten.
Among them, 42 people (2.47%) have Pulmonary embolism.

Could Meticorten cause Pulmonary embolism?

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Meticorten when they have Pulmonary embolism? *

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

female: 92.11 %
male: 7.89 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Meticorten? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pulmonary embolism? *

Pneumonia: 12 people, 28.57%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 8 people, 19.05%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 8 people, 19.05%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 8 people, 19.05%
Urinary Tract Infection: 7 people, 16.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 16.67%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 14.29%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 11.90%
Lung Infection: 5 people, 11.90%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 11.90%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 15 people, 35.71%
Birth Control: 11 people, 26.19%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 14.29%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 4 people, 9.52%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 4 people, 9.52%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 4 people, 9.52%
Depression: 4 people, 9.52%
Asthma: 4 people, 9.52%
Pain: 3 people, 7.14%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 7.14%

* 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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