Prednisolone acetate and Pleural effusion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pleural effusion is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisolone acetate (prednisolone acetate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Dexamethasone, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pleural effusion when taking Prednisolone acetate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,093 people who have side effects when taking Prednisolone acetate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prednisolone acetate?

Prednisolone acetate has active ingredients of prednisolone acetate. It is often used in uveitis. eHealthMe is studying from 8,151 Prednisolone acetate users. Check the latest studies of Prednisolone acetate.

What is Pleural effusion?

Pleural effusion (water on the lungs) is found to be associated with 2,221 drugs and 3,149 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pleural effusion.

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On Aug, 29, 2026

8,093 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisolone acetate.
Among them, 71 people (0.88%) have Pleural effusion.

Could Prednisolone acetate cause Pleural effusion?

Among these 71 people:

How long have people been on Prednisolone acetate when they have Pleural effusion? *

What is the gender of people who have Pleural effusion when taking Prednisolone acetate? *

female: 52.86 %
male: 47.14 %

What is the age of people who have Pleural effusion when taking Prednisolone acetate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisolone acetate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pleural effusion? *

Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 21 people, 29.58%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 21 people, 29.58%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 20 people, 28.17%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 20 people, 28.17%
Pain: 19 people, 26.76%
Urinary Tract Infection: 19 people, 26.76%
Stress And Anxiety: 19 people, 26.76%
Tooth Abscess (pus formation in tooth): 18 people, 25.35%
Basal Cell Carcinoma (a skin cancer, it rarely metastasizes or kills): 18 people, 25.35%
Diarrhea: 17 people, 23.94%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 18 people, 25.35%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 12 people, 16.90%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 10 people, 14.08%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 9 people, 12.68%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 9 people, 12.68%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 6 people, 8.45%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 6 people, 8.45%
Constipation: 6 people, 8.45%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 7.04%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 5 people, 7.04%

* 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 Prednisolone acetate) and Prednisolone acetate (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.

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