Prednisolone and Tuberculosis gastrointestinal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tuberculosis gastrointestinal is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisolone (prednisolone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Remicade, and have Iron deficiency anaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tuberculosis gastrointestinal 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 Tuberculosis gastrointestinal?

Tuberculosis gastrointestinal (a bacterial infection of digestive tract by mycobacterium tuberculosis) is found to be associated with 36 drugs and 99 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tuberculosis gastrointestinal.

On Jul, 13, 2026

211,370 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisolone.
Among them, 42 people (0.02%) have Tuberculosis gastrointestinal.

Could Prednisolone cause Tuberculosis gastrointestinal?

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Prednisolone when they have Tuberculosis gastrointestinal? *

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

female: 63.41 %
male: 36.59 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisolone? *

Methotrexate: 11 people, 26.19%
Remicade: 11 people, 26.19%
Humira: 8 people, 19.05%
Azathioprine: 6 people, 14.29%
Tacrolimus: 5 people, 11.90%
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride: 4 people, 9.52%
Ciclosporin: 4 people, 9.52%
Fluvastatin: 4 people, 9.52%
Pentasa: 4 people, 9.52%
Cyclosporine: 3 people, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Tuberculosis gastrointestinal? *

Pulmonary Tuberculosis (lungs tuberculosis): 13 people, 30.95%
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 9 people, 21.43%
Disseminated Tuberculosis: 9 people, 21.43%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 14.29%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 5 people, 11.90%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 11.90%
Peritoneal Tuberculosis: 5 people, 11.90%
Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 5 people, 11.90%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 5 people, 11.90%
Gastrointestinal Ulcer: 4 people, 9.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 9.52%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 4 people, 9.52%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 3 people, 7.14%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 7.14%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 2 people, 4.76%
Disseminated Tuberculosis: 2 people, 4.76%
Tuberculosis (a bacterial infection by mycobacterium tuberculosis): 2 people, 4.76%
Allergic Rhinitis: 2 people, 4.76%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 4.76%
Myasthenia Gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily): 2 people, 4.76%

* 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).

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