Prednisone and Bone tuberculosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bone tuberculosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisone (prednisone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Methotrexate, and have Tuberculosis of genitourinary system.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bone tuberculosis when taking Prednisone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 628,814 people who have side effects when taking Prednisone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prednisone?

Prednisone has active ingredients of prednisone. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 636,827 Prednisone users. Check the latest studies of Prednisone.

What is Bone tuberculosis?

Bone tuberculosis is found to be associated with 32 drugs and 98 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bone tuberculosis.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 42 people (0.01%) have Bone tuberculosis.

Could Prednisone cause Bone tuberculosis?

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Prednisone when they have Bone tuberculosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Bone tuberculosis when taking Prednisone? *

female: 35 %
male: 65 %

What is the age of people who have Bone tuberculosis when taking Prednisone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bone tuberculosis? *

Tuberculosis Of Genitourinary System (a bacterial infection of genitourinary tract by mycobacterium tuberculosis): 9 people, 21.43%
Hepatitis Toxic: 9 people, 21.43%
Disseminated Tuberculosis: 4 people, 9.52%
Weakness: 4 people, 9.52%
Fever: 4 people, 9.52%
Tuberculosis (a bacterial infection by mycobacterium tuberculosis): 4 people, 9.52%
Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 9.52%
Back Pain: 3 people, 7.14%
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (lungs tuberculosis): 3 people, 7.14%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 3 people, 7.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Tuberculosis Of Genitourinary System (a bacterial infection of genitourinary tract by mycobacterium tuberculosis): 9 people, 21.43%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 9.52%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 2 people, 4.76%
Tuberculosis (a bacterial infection by mycobacterium tuberculosis): 1 person, 2.38%
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (lungs tuberculosis): 1 person, 2.38%
Nasal Obstruction (blockage of nose): 1 person, 2.38%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 1 person, 2.38%
Muscle Contracture (a permanent shortening of a muscle): 1 person, 2.38%
Microscopic Polyangiitis (inflammation involving multiple blood or lymph small-vessel): 1 person, 2.38%
Meningitis Tuberculous (a bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges)): 1 person, 2.38%

* 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 prednisone (the active ingredients of Prednisone) and Prednisone (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?

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