Prednisone and Iron overload - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Iron overload is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisone (prednisone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Soliris, and have Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Iron overload 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 Iron overload?

Iron overload is found to be associated with 191 drugs and 312 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Iron overload.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 68 people (0.01%) have Iron overload.

Among these 68 people:

What is the gender of people who have Iron overload when taking Prednisone? *

female: 45.61 %
male: 54.39 %

What is the age of people who have Iron overload when taking Prednisone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Iron overload? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 25 people, 36.76%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 19 people, 27.94%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 18 people, 26.47%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 12 people, 17.65%
Weakness: 12 people, 17.65%
Acute Kidney Failure: 11 people, 16.18%
Ecchymosis (a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath): 10 people, 14.71%
Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 9 people, 13.24%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 9 people, 13.24%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 8 people, 11.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 19 people, 27.94%
Pain: 8 people, 11.76%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 8 people, 11.76%
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 6 people, 8.82%
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 6 people, 8.82%
Itching: 5 people, 7.35%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 7.35%
Aplastic Anemia: 4 people, 5.88%
Nephrogenic Anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease): 4 people, 5.88%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 5.88%

* 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?

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