Prednisolone and Ivth nerve paralysis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ivth nerve paralysis is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisolone (prednisolone), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Methotrexate, and have Systemic lupus erythematosus.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ivth nerve paralysis 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 Ivth nerve paralysis?

Ivth nerve paralysis (fourth nerve paralysis due to weakness of the nerve) is found to be associated with 27 drugs and 118 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ivth nerve paralysis.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

211,370 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisolone.
Among them, 17 people (0.01%) have Ivth nerve paralysis.

Could Prednisolone cause Ivth nerve paralysis?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Prednisolone when they have Ivth nerve paralysis? *

What is the gender of people who have Ivth nerve paralysis when taking Prednisolone? *

female: 23.53 %
male: 76.47 %

What is the age of people who have Ivth nerve paralysis when taking Prednisolone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisolone? *

Methotrexate: 3 people, 17.65%
Actemra: 2 people, 11.76%
Alendronate Sodium: 2 people, 11.76%
Oncovin: 2 people, 11.76%
Cytotec: 2 people, 11.76%
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: 1 person, 5.88%
Allegra: 1 person, 5.88%
Amlodipine: 1 person, 5.88%
Amphotericin B: 1 person, 5.88%
Apixaban: 1 person, 5.88%

What are other side effects people have besides Ivth nerve paralysis? *

Ischaemic Stroke (stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain): 8 people, 47.06%
Viral Vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels caused by viruses): 7 people, 41.18%
Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body): 7 people, 41.18%
Meningitis Viral (viral inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges): 7 people, 41.18%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 23.53%
Diplopia (double vision): 4 people, 23.53%
Iiird Nerve Paralysis (totally closed eyelid and a down and out deviation of the eye): 4 people, 23.53%
Eyelid Ptosis (falling of the upper or lower eyelid): 3 people, 17.65%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 17.65%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 11.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 8 people, 47.06%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 11.76%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 1 person, 5.88%
Sinus Polyp (abnormal tissue growths that grow inside the nasal passages and sinuses): 1 person, 5.88%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 1 person, 5.88%
Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 1 person, 5.88%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 1 person, 5.88%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 1 person, 5.88%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 5.88%
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmic (eye infection caused by varicella-zoster virus (vzv)): 1 person, 5.88%

* 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?

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