Prednisone and Fifth disease - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fifth disease is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisone (prednisone), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Tacrolimus, and have Chronic renal failure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fifth disease 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 Fifth disease?

Fifth disease (a viral infection caused by parvovirus b19) is found to be associated with 46 drugs and 248 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fifth disease.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 66 people (0.01%) have Fifth disease.

Among these 66 people:

How long have people been on Prednisone when they have Fifth disease? *

What is the gender of people who have Fifth disease when taking Prednisone? *

female: 50.82 %
male: 49.18 %

What is the age of people who have Fifth disease when taking Prednisone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Fifth disease? *

Aplasia Pure Red Cell (type of anaemia affecting the precursors to red blood cells but not to white blood cells): 17 people, 25.76%
Fever: 16 people, 24.24%
Red Cell Aplasia (a type of anaemia affecting the precursors to red blood cells): 8 people, 12.12%
Aplastic Anemia: 7 people, 10.61%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 6 people, 9.09%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 9.09%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 6 people, 9.09%
Therapeutic Response Decreased (less preventive response): 6 people, 9.09%
Herpes Zoster: 5 people, 7.58%
Dyspnea Exertional: 5 people, 7.58%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 7 people, 10.61%
Hodgkin's Lymphoma (cancer originating from white blood cells): 5 people, 7.58%
Malignant Lymphoid Neoplasm (malignant growth or tumour caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division in lymph node): 5 people, 7.58%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 4 people, 6.06%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 4.55%
Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 3.03%
Indigestion: 1 person, 1.52%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 1 person, 1.52%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 1.52%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 1 person, 1.52%

* 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?

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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