Prednisone and Hypoglycaemic seizure - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypoglycaemic seizure is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisone (prednisone), especially for people who are male, 2-9 old, also take Synthroid, and have Growth hormone deficiency.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypoglycaemic seizure 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 Hypoglycaemic seizure?

Hypoglycaemic seizure (low blood sugar) is found to be associated with 75 drugs and 190 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypoglycaemic seizure.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 22 people (0.0%) have Hypoglycaemic seizure.

Could Prednisone cause Hypoglycaemic seizure?

Among these 22 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hypoglycaemic seizure when taking Prednisone? *

  • female: 28.57 %
  • male: 71.43 %

What is the age of people who have Hypoglycaemic seizure when taking Prednisone? *

  • 0-1: 5.56 %
  • 2-9: 50.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 16.67 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 11.11 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 16.67 %

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

  1. Synthroid: 10 people, 45.45%
  2. Keppra: 9 people, 40.91%
  3. Ddavp: 9 people, 40.91%
  4. Lantus: 8 people, 36.36%
  5. Topamax: 8 people, 36.36%
  6. Melatonin: 7 people, 31.82%
  7. Novolog: 3 people, 13.64%
  8. Omeprazole: 3 people, 13.64%
  9. Neurontin: 2 people, 9.09%
  10. Humalog: 2 people, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Hypoglycaemic seizure? *

  1. Hypopituitarism (diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults): 7 people, 31.82%
  2. Gastroenteritis Viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection): 4 people, 18.18%
  3. Blood Glucose Increased: 4 people, 18.18%
  4. Erysipelas (bacterial skin infection): 3 people, 13.64%
  5. Adrenal Insufficiency Neonatal (adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids in neonatal): 3 people, 13.64%
  6. Blood Glucose Fluctuation: 3 people, 13.64%
  7. Hypospadias (an abnormal condition in males in which the urethra opens on the under surface of the penis): 3 people, 13.64%
  8. Confusional State: 2 people, 9.09%
  9. Drug Withdrawal Syndrome Neonatal (prenatal nas is caused by discontinuation of drugs taken by the pregnant mother): 2 people, 9.09%
  10. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 2 people, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Growth Hormone Deficiency: 9 people, 40.91%
  2. Type 1 Diabetes: 4 people, 18.18%
  3. Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 9.09%
  4. Pain: 2 people, 9.09%
  5. Diabetes: 2 people, 9.09%
  6. Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 4.55%
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 4.55%
  8. Immunodeficiency Disorders: 1 person, 4.55%
  9. Hypopituitarism (diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults): 1 person, 4.55%
  10. Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 1 person, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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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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