Prednisone and Cervical myelopathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cervical myelopathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisone (prednisone), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Atenolol, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cervical myelopathy 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 Cervical myelopathy?

Cervical myelopathy (clinical syndrome characterized by clumsiness in hands; gait imbalance; caused by compression of the spinal cord) is found to be associated with 118 drugs and 217 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cervical myelopathy.

On Jul, 16, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 58 people (0.01%) have Cervical myelopathy.

Could Prednisone cause Cervical myelopathy?

Among these 58 people:

How long have people been on Prednisone when they have Cervical myelopathy? *

What is the age of people who have Cervical myelopathy when taking Prednisone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cervical myelopathy? *

Stress And Anxiety: 34 people, 58.62%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 32 people, 55.17%
Pain: 28 people, 48.28%
Injury: 27 people, 46.55%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 27 people, 46.55%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 26 people, 44.83%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 26 people, 44.83%
Chest Pain: 25 people, 43.10%
Tooth Abscess (pus formation in tooth): 25 people, 43.10%
Weakness: 22 people, 37.93%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 19 people, 32.76%
Trismus (reduced opening of the jaws): 13 people, 22.41%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 13 people, 22.41%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 5.17%
Pain: 2 people, 3.45%
Herpes Zoster: 2 people, 3.45%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 3.45%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 2 people, 3.45%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 3.45%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 3.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Cervical myelopathy (217 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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