Prednisone and Peripheral embolism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Peripheral embolism is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisone (prednisone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prilosec, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Peripheral embolism 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 Peripheral embolism?

Peripheral embolism (sudden interruption of blood flow to an organ or body part) is found to be associated with 232 drugs and 351 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peripheral embolism.

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On Aug, 24, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 98 people (0.02%) have Peripheral embolism.

Could Prednisone cause Peripheral embolism?

Among these 98 people:

How long have people been on Prednisone when they have Peripheral embolism? *

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

female: 47.87 %
male: 52.13 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Peripheral embolism? *

Drowsiness: 29 people, 29.59%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 29 people, 29.59%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 28 people, 28.57%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 27 people, 27.55%
Pneumonia: 25 people, 25.51%
Pain: 25 people, 25.51%
Acute Kidney Failure: 24 people, 24.49%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 23 people, 23.47%
Fever: 22 people, 22.45%
Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 21 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 22 people, 22.45%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 18 people, 18.37%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 6 people, 6.12%
Pain: 5 people, 5.10%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 4.08%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 4.08%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 3.06%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 3 people, 3.06%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 3 people, 3.06%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 3.06%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Peripheral embolism (351 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?

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