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

Summary:

Retinal 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 Vitamin D, and have Breast cancer metastatic.

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

Retinal oedema (swelling of retina) is found to be associated with 123 drugs and 298 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Retinal oedema.

On Aug, 11, 2026

628,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisone.
Among them, 46 people (0.01%) have Retinal oedema.

Among these 46 people:

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

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

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisone? *

Vitamin D: 8 people, 17.39%
Humira: 5 people, 10.87%
Ibrance: 5 people, 10.87%
Prednisolone: 4 people, 8.70%
Acetaminophen: 4 people, 8.70%
Zithromax: 4 people, 8.70%
Lidocaine: 4 people, 8.70%
Eylea: 4 people, 8.70%
Aspirin: 4 people, 8.70%
Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride: 3 people, 6.52%

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

Weight Decreased: 11 people, 23.91%
Macular Oedema (fluid and protein deposits collect on or under the macula of the eye (a yellow central area of the retina) and causes it to thicken): 10 people, 21.74%
Joint Pain: 9 people, 19.57%
Visual Impairment: 8 people, 17.39%
Visual Acuity Reduced (reduced clearness of vision): 8 people, 17.39%
Vision Blurred: 8 people, 17.39%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 7 people, 15.22%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 13.04%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 6 people, 13.04%
Head Injury: 6 people, 13.04%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer Metastatic: 5 people, 10.87%
Macular Degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision): 3 people, 6.52%
Immunodeficiency: 3 people, 6.52%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 3 people, 6.52%
Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea): 2 people, 4.35%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 2 people, 4.35%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 4.35%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 4.35%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 4.35%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 2 people, 4.35%

* 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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