Prelone and Weight increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Prelone (prednisolone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Enbrel, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight increased when taking Prelone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 799 people who have side effects when taking Prelone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prelone?

Prelone has active ingredients of prednisolone. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 869 Prelone users. Check the latest studies of Prelone.

What is Weight increased?

Weight increased is found to be associated with 2,885 drugs and 3,956 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight increased.

On Jul, 17, 2026

799 people reported to have side effects when taking Prelone.
Among them, 42 people (5.26%) have Weight increased.

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Prelone when they have Weight increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight increased when taking Prelone? *

female: 78.05 %
male: 21.95 %

What is the age of people who have Weight increased when taking Prelone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prelone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight increased? *

Drug Ineffective: 15 people, 35.71%
Pain: 15 people, 35.71%
Swelling: 12 people, 28.57%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 26.19%
Dizziness: 9 people, 21.43%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 19.05%
Hypersensitivity: 8 people, 19.05%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 8 people, 19.05%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 19.05%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 7 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 28 people, 66.67%
Pain: 19 people, 45.24%
High Blood Pressure: 15 people, 35.71%
High Blood Cholesterol: 11 people, 26.19%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 9 people, 21.43%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 8 people, 19.05%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 7 people, 16.67%
Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder): 6 people, 14.29%
Depression: 5 people, 11.90%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 11.90%

* 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 prednisolone (the active ingredients of Prelone) and Prelone (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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