Prednisone and Complement factor decreased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Complement factor decreased 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 Soliris, and have Systemic lupus erythematosus.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Complement factor decreased 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 Complement factor decreased?

Complement factor decreased is found to be associated with 26 drugs and 73 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Complement factor decreased.



On Jul, 11, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 40 people (0.01%) have Complement factor decreased.

Could Prednisone cause Complement factor decreased?

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Prednisone when they have Complement factor decreased? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Complement factor decreased when taking Prednisone? *

  • female: 79.41 %
  • male: 20.59 %

What is the age of people who have Complement factor decreased when taking Prednisone? *

  • 0-1: 3.57 %
  • 2-9: 3.57 %
  • 10-19: 3.57 %
  • 20-29: 14.29 %
  • 30-39: 17.86 %
  • 40-49: 10.71 %
  • 50-59: 25.0 %
  • 60+: 21.43 %

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

  1. Cellcept: 8 people, 20.00%
  2. Soliris: 8 people, 20.00%
  3. Lupkynis: 7 people, 17.50%
  4. Benlysta: 7 people, 17.50%
  5. Plaquenil: 7 people, 17.50%
  6. Mycophenolic Acid: 4 people, 10.00%
  7. Imuran: 4 people, 10.00%
  8. Acetylsalicylic Acid: 3 people, 7.50%
  9. Cyclophosphamide: 3 people, 7.50%
  10. Lunesta: 3 people, 7.50%

What are other side effects people have besides Complement factor decreased? *

  1. Joint Pain: 13 people, 32.50%
  2. Rashes (redness): 9 people, 22.50%
  3. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 20.00%
  4. Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 7 people, 17.50%
  5. Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 15.00%
  6. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 6 people, 15.00%
  7. Pain: 5 people, 12.50%
  8. Antinuclear Antibody Positive: 5 people, 12.50%
  9. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 5 people, 12.50%
  10. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 13 people, 32.50%
  2. Pain: 5 people, 12.50%
  3. Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 5 people, 12.50%
  4. Immunodeficiency Disorders: 4 people, 10.00%
  5. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 7.50%
  6. Hair Loss: 3 people, 7.50%
  7. Raynaud's Phenomenon (discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas): 3 people, 7.50%
  8. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 3 people, 7.50%
  9. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 7.50%
  10. Diabetes: 3 people, 7.50%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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.

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