Prednisone and Cataract subcapsular - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cataract subcapsular is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisone (prednisone), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Fosamax, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cataract subcapsular 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 Cataract subcapsular?

Cataract subcapsular (cataracts that affect the back of the lens) is found to be associated with 98 drugs and 185 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cataract subcapsular.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 53 people (0.01%) have Cataract subcapsular.

Could Prednisone cause Cataract subcapsular?

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Prednisone when they have Cataract subcapsular? *

What is the gender of people who have Cataract subcapsular when taking Prednisone? *

female: 54.72 %
male: 45.28 %

What is the age of people who have Cataract subcapsular when taking Prednisone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cataract subcapsular? *

Fall: 12 people, 22.64%
Depression: 12 people, 22.64%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 20.75%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 11 people, 20.75%
Pneumonia: 10 people, 18.87%
Femur Fracture: 10 people, 18.87%
Rashes (redness): 9 people, 16.98%
Chest Pain: 9 people, 16.98%
Rickets (softening of bones): 9 people, 16.98%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 9 people, 16.98%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 10 people, 18.87%
Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea): 7 people, 13.21%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 7 people, 13.21%
Myasthenia Gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily): 3 people, 5.66%
Scleritis (inflammation of sclera): 3 people, 5.66%
Retinitis Viral (viral infection of retina): 3 people, 5.66%
Ulcerative Keratitis (ulcerative inflammation of the cornea): 2 people, 3.77%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 3.77%
Syphilis (sexually transmitted , chronic bacterial disease caused by the spirochete treponema pallidum): 2 people, 3.77%
Intraocular Pressure Increased: 2 people, 3.77%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Cataract subcapsular (185 conditions)

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?

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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