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

Summary:

Pulmonary embolism is reported as a side effect among people who take Pred forte (prednisolone acetate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Vitamin D3, and have Renal cell carcinoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pulmonary embolism when taking Pred forte. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,134 people who have side effects when taking Pred forte from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pred forte?

Pred forte has active ingredients of prednisolone acetate. It is often used in uveitis. eHealthMe is studying from 3,229 Pred forte users. Check the latest studies of Pred forte.

What is Pulmonary embolism?

Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung) is found to be associated with 2,334 drugs and 2,958 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pulmonary embolism.

On Jul, 27, 2026

3,134 people reported to have side effects when taking Pred forte.
Among them, 23 people (0.73%) have Pulmonary embolism.

Could Pred forte cause Pulmonary embolism?

Among these 23 people:

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

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

female: 38.1 %
male: 61.9 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Pred forte? *

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

Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 6 people, 26.09%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 5 people, 21.74%
Pain In Extremity: 4 people, 17.39%
Herpes Virus Infection: 3 people, 13.04%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 3 people, 13.04%
Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia Recurrent (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes-recurrent): 3 people, 13.04%
Meningitis Staphylococcal (a bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges)): 3 people, 13.04%
Catheter Site Infection (infection at the site of insertion): 3 people, 13.04%
Neck Pain: 3 people, 13.04%
Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy (a condition that occurs when the entire brain is deprived of an adequate oxygen supply, but the deprivation isn't total): 2 people, 8.70%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 4 people, 17.39%
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 3 people, 13.04%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 13.04%
Pain: 3 people, 13.04%
Vision Blurred: 2 people, 8.70%
Constipation: 2 people, 8.70%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 2 people, 8.70%
Discomfort: 2 people, 8.70%
Tumor: 2 people, 8.70%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 2 people, 8.70%

* 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 prednisolone acetate (the active ingredients of Pred forte) and Pred forte (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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