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

Summary:

Parasomnia 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 Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

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

Parasomnia (sleep disorders that involve abnormal and unnatural movements, behaviours, emotions, perceptions) is found to be associated with 125 drugs and 173 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Parasomnia.

On Jul, 14, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 12 people (0.0%) have Parasomnia.

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Prednisone when they have Parasomnia? *

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

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Parasomnia? *

Rashes (redness): 4 people, 33.33%
Weight Increased: 3 people, 25.00%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 3 people, 25.00%
Eyelid Twitch (spontaneous and uncontrolled spasms of the muscles): 3 people, 25.00%
Muscle Disorder (muscle disease): 3 people, 25.00%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 25.00%
Pain: 3 people, 25.00%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 3 people, 25.00%
Therapeutic Response Decreased (less preventive response): 3 people, 25.00%
Sleep Walking (walking during sleep): 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 8 people, 66.67%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 6 people, 50.00%
Drowsiness: 4 people, 33.33%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 3 people, 25.00%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 3 people, 25.00%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 25.00%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 25.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 16.67%
Diabetes: 1 person, 8.33%
Angiopathy (generic term for a disease of the blood vessels): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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?

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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