Prednisolone and Asterixis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Asterixis is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisolone (prednisolone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Cyclophosphamide, and have Burkitt lymphoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Asterixis when taking Prednisolone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 211,370 people who have side effects when taking Prednisolone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prednisolone?

Prednisolone has active ingredients of prednisolone. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 212,675 Prednisolone users. Check the latest studies of Prednisolone.

What is Asterixis?

Asterixis (flapping tremor, or liver flap) is found to be associated with 201 drugs and 454 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Asterixis.

On Jul, 27, 2026

211,370 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisolone.
Among them, 26 people (0.01%) have Asterixis.

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Prednisolone when they have Asterixis? *

What is the gender of people who have Asterixis when taking Prednisolone? *

female: 12 %
male: 88 %

What is the age of people who have Asterixis when taking Prednisolone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisolone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Asterixis? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 14 people, 53.85%
Myoclonus (a brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or a group of muscles): 14 people, 53.85%
Hepatic Encephalopathy (spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in patients with liver failure): 6 people, 23.08%
Hepatitis Fulminant (life-threatening condition defined by significantly impaired liver function): 5 people, 19.23%
Fever: 4 people, 15.38%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 4 people, 15.38%
Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 4 people, 15.38%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 3 people, 11.54%
Hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver): 3 people, 11.54%
Weakness: 3 people, 11.54%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 12 people, 46.15%
Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 12 people, 46.15%
Spinal Cord Trauma: 2 people, 7.69%
Optic Neuritis (optic nerve inflammation): 2 people, 7.69%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 1 person, 3.85%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 1 person, 3.85%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 1 person, 3.85%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 3.85%
Histiocytosis Haematophagic: 1 person, 3.85%
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (blood clotting disease caused by e. coli infection, birth control pills, pneumonia, medications, and more): 1 person, 3.85%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Prednisolone) and Prednisolone (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

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