Prednisone and Malaria - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Malaria is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisone (prednisone), especially for people who are male, 20-29 old, also take Vinblastine Sulfate, and have Hodgkin's lymphoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Malaria 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 Malaria?

Malaria (a parasitic disease due to mosquito bite) is found to be associated with 53 drugs and 340 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malaria.



On May, 02, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 14 people (0.0%) have Malaria.

Could Prednisone cause Malaria?

Among these 14 people:

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

  • female: 50 %
  • male: 50 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 15.38 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 53.85 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 15.38 %
  • 50-59: 15.38 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

  1. Vinblastine Sulfate: 5 people, 35.71%
  2. Cyclophosphamide: 4 people, 28.57%
  3. Bleomycin Sulfate: 3 people, 21.43%
  4. Vincristine Sulfate: 2 people, 14.29%
  5. Primaquine: 2 people, 14.29%
  6. Piroxicam: 2 people, 14.29%
  7. Omeprazole: 2 people, 14.29%
  8. Enbrel: 2 people, 14.29%
  9. Buscopan: 2 people, 14.29%
  10. Zometa: 1 person, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Malaria? *

  1. Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 9 people, 64.29%
  2. Seborrheic Dermatitis (a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp): 2 people, 14.29%
  3. Hair Loss: 2 people, 14.29%
  4. Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 14.29%
  5. Arthritis Infective (purulent invasion of a joint by an infectious agent which produces arthritis): 2 people, 14.29%
  6. Calcinosis (calcium deposits in any soft tissue): 2 people, 14.29%
  7. Developmental Delay: 2 people, 14.29%
  8. Fever: 2 people, 14.29%
  9. Finger Deformity (a deformed position of the finger): 2 people, 14.29%
  10. Drug Ineffective: 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hodgkin's Lymphoma (cancer originating from white blood cells): 3 people, 21.43%
  2. Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
  3. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 2 people, 14.29%
  4. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (joint inflammation in children due to systemic disease): 2 people, 14.29%
  5. Hodgkin's Disease Mixed Cellularity Stage Iii (cancer originating from white blood cells- stage iii): 2 people, 14.29%
  6. Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 2 people, 14.29%
  7. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 2 people, 14.29%
  8. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage Iv (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system- stageiv): 1 person, 7.14%
  9. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 7.14%
  10. Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 7.14%

* 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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