Prednisone and Hellp syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hellp syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisone (prednisone), especially for people who are 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Tacrolimus, and have Infertility female.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hellp syndrome 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 Hellp syndrome?

Hellp syndrome (life-threatening pregnancy complication) is found to be associated with 61 drugs and 242 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hellp syndrome.



On Jul, 14, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 28 people (0.0%) have Hellp syndrome.

Could Prednisone cause Hellp syndrome?

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Prednisone when they have Hellp syndrome? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 66.67 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 33.33 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Hellp syndrome when taking Prednisone? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 47.83 %
  • 30-39: 43.48 %
  • 40-49: 8.7 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

  1. Tacrolimus: 5 people, 17.86%
  2. Plaquenil: 3 people, 10.71%
  3. Folic Acid: 3 people, 10.71%
  4. Methyldopa: 2 people, 7.14%
  5. Prograf: 2 people, 7.14%
  6. Nplate: 2 people, 7.14%
  7. Nifedipine: 2 people, 7.14%
  8. Tylenol: 2 people, 7.14%
  9. Heparin: 2 people, 7.14%
  10. Lovenox: 2 people, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Hellp syndrome? *

  1. Pre-Eclampsia (high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine of a pregnant woman): 17 people, 60.71%
  2. Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 15 people, 53.57%
  3. Premature Delivery: 6 people, 21.43%
  4. Birth Control: 3 people, 10.71%
  5. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 2 people, 7.14%
  6. Haemorrhage (bleeding): 2 people, 7.14%
  7. Abortion Spontaneous (naturally occurring miscarriage): 2 people, 7.14%
  8. Thrombocytosis: 2 people, 7.14%
  9. Premature Labor: 2 people, 7.14%
  10. Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 2 people, 7.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Autoimmune Disorder (a condition in which the immune system attacks the body's normal substances and tissue): 4 people, 14.29%
  2. Labor Induction: 4 people, 14.29%
  3. Infertility Female: 4 people, 14.29%
  4. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 3 people, 10.71%
  5. Antiphospholipid Syndrome (disorder that manifests clinically as recurrent venous or arterial thrombosis and/or fetal loss): 2 people, 7.14%
  6. Pre-Eclampsia (high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine of a pregnant woman): 2 people, 7.14%
  7. Pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium): 2 people, 7.14%
  8. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 7.14%
  9. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 2 people, 7.14%
  10. Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 7.14%

* 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.

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