Prednisone and Palatal oedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Palatal oedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisone (prednisone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Singulair, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Palatal oedema 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 Palatal oedema?

Palatal oedema (excessive accumulation of watery fluid in the roof of the mouth) is found to be associated with 131 drugs and 225 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Palatal oedema.

On Aug, 13, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 32 people (0.01%) have Palatal oedema.

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Prednisone when they have Palatal oedema? *

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

female: 65.52 %
male: 34.48 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Palatal oedema? *

Swollen Tongue (swelling of tongue): 18 people, 56.25%
Weight Decreased: 15 people, 46.88%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 15 people, 46.88%
Infection: 14 people, 43.75%
Gingival Erosion (gum ulcer): 14 people, 43.75%
Gums - Swollen: 14 people, 43.75%
Periodontal Disease (disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth): 14 people, 43.75%
Palatal Disorder: 14 people, 43.75%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 14 people, 43.75%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 14 people, 43.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 14 people, 43.75%
Urticaria Pigmentosa (skin disease that produces patches of darker skin (lesions) and very bad itching): 13 people, 40.62%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 9.38%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 6.25%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 6.25%
Swallowing Difficulty: 1 person, 3.12%
Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve): 1 person, 3.12%
Otitis (ear infection): 1 person, 3.12%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 3.12%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 1 person, 3.12%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Palatal oedema (225 conditions)

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).

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