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Reported deaths: 73 Reported hospitalizations: 174.
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Prednisone Side Effects Report #5517636-7
Consumer or non-health professional from reported PREDNISONE problem on Nov 08, 2007. Female patient, child 1 years of age, was diagnosed with immunosuppression, prophylaxis, evidence based treatment, transplant rejection and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diffuse large b-cell lymphoma stage iv, lymphoproliferative disorder, pancytopenia, peritonitis, transplant rejection, viral dna test positive. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TACROLIMUS, RITUXIMAB, ACYCLOVIR, ANTIBIOTICS, GANCICLOVIR, METHYLPREDNISOLONE, CYCLOSPORINE. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5517975-X
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 14, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activities of daily living impaired, arthralgia, impaired work ability, osteonecrosis, walking aid user, wheelchair user. PREDNISONE dosage: 10MG TABS PACK 48'S PO. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5518779-4
Physician from JAPAN reported PREDNISONE problem on Oct 25, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with henoch-schonlein purpura and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, cardio-respiratory arrest, dyspnoea, gastrointestinal disorder, haemoglobin decreased, haemoptysis, hypoxia, lung infiltration, pulmonary congestion. PREDNISONE dosage: 30 MG;QD;PO. Patient died on 01/01/2006.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5518945-8
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 13, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, dyspepsia, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, headache, rash pruritic, vulvovaginal mycotic infection. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5521467-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Oct 03, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myelodysplastic syndrome. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXORUBICIN, CARBOPLATIN, ETOPOSIDE, VINCRISTINE, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, IFOSFAMIDE, RITUXIMAB. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5521863-2
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 09, 2007. Female patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with lung transplant and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polyp, polypectomy. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AZATHIOPRINE, NIFEDIPINE, RANITIDINE, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM, STEROIDS NOS, FUROSEMIDE, IMMUNOGLOBULINS, CYCLOSPORINE. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5522032-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Nov 02, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 207.9 lb, was diagnosed with crohn's disease, depression and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bladder discomfort, catheter sepsis, depression, diabetes mellitus, escherichia sepsis, escherichia urinary tract infection, failure to thrive, gastritis, hyperlipidaemia. PREDNISONE dosage: 5 MG, DAILY (LONGER TAPER), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ZYPREXA, LEXAPRO, PENTASA, LOPERAMIDE, VITAMINS, FISH OIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5523518-7
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 19, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, agitation, anger, blood glucose decreased, confusional state, emotional disorder, insomnia, refusal of treatment by patient. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PHENYTOIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5525978-4
Consumer or non-health professional from reported PREDNISONE problem on Nov 20, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with immunosuppression, fungaemia and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cellulitis, cryptococcosis, immune reconstitution syndrome, kidney transplant rejection, opportunistic infection, sepsis. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, TACROLIMUS, AMPHOTERICIN B, FLUCONAZOLE, PREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5526070-5
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from DENMARK on Nov 05, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bacteria blood identified, pneumonia. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ORAPRED. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5526176-0
Physician from DENMARK reported PREDNISONE problem on Nov 05, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with lung abscess and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alpha haemolytic streptococcal infection, asthenia, bronchoalveolar lavage abnormal, ill-defined disorder, lung abscess, micrococcus infection. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, ORAPRED. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5527436-X
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 13, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 207.9 lb, was diagnosed with crohn's disease, depression and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bladder discomfort, catheter sepsis, depression, diabetes mellitus, dysuria, escherichia sepsis, escherichia urinary tract infection, failure to thrive, gastritis. PREDNISONE dosage: 5 MG, DAILY (LONG TAPER), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ZYPREXA, LEXAPRO, PENTASA, LOPERAMIDE, VITAMINS, FISH OIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5528095-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Nov 26, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, delusion, mental disorder, neurosis. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5528432-9
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Nov 22, 2007. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with alveolitis allergic, interstitial lung disease and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BUDESONIDE, AZATHIOPRINE, ALBUTEROL. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5531510-1
Physician from JAPAN reported PREDNISONE problem on Nov 13, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bacterial infection, duodenal ulcer, herpes dermatitis, hypogammaglobulinaemia, pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, respiratory failure. PREDNISONE dosage: 5 MG; QD;, 20 MG; QD;. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, ORAPRED. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5531546-0
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 13, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow failure, cataract, cytomegalovirus chorioretinitis, injection site reaction, optic atrophy. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHLORAMBUCIL, FLUDARABINE PHOSPHATE, ORAPRED. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5473636-7
Consumer or non-health professional from reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 24, 2007. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with immunosuppression, cytomegalovirus infection and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory failure, ascites, cardiac arrest, cytomegalovirus infection, pancytopenia, pyrexia, renal failure, splenomegaly, toxoplasmosis. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, CYCLOSPORINE, GANCICLOVIR. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5475100-8
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2007. Male patient, weighting 271.2 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer, haemorrhoids, constipation and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: febrile neutropenia, tooth abscess. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SUTENT, DOCETAXEL, TUCKS, COLACE, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5475163-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 21, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 95.24 lb, was diagnosed with osteoporosis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, feeling jittery, muscle spasms. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVAQUIN, SKELAXIN, ULTRAM, DUONEB, SEREVENT, CODEINE SUL, FORTEO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5477665-9
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 03, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, dysgeusia, ill-defined disorder, insomnia, pain, paraesthesia, paraesthesia oral, pruritus. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5478488-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Oct 01, 2007. Male patient, weighting 184.0 lb, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain, alanine aminotransferase increased, ascites, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood albumin decreased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, brain natriuretic peptide increased. PREDNISONE dosage: 3 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, LORATADINE, LEVOTHYROXINE, CEFTRIAXONE, METRONIDAZOLE, OXYCODONE, FENTANYL, AMIODARONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5478847-2
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Sept 17, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with pemphigus and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic failure, hepatitis acute, hepatitis b. PREDNISONE dosage: 75 MG;QD; 5 MG;QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5478848-4
Physician from JAPAN reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 17, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nocardiosis. PREDNISONE dosage: 40 MG;QD. During the same period patient was treated with ORAPRED. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5478849-6
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Sept 19, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, hepatic failure, hepatosplenic candidiasis, hepatosplenomegaly, hypotension, oliguria, pyrexia, systemic candida, systemic lupus erythematosus. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ORAPRED. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5478850-2
Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 17, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with pemphigus and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis fulminant, pemphigus. PREDNISONE dosage: 5 MG;QD; 40 MG;QD; 25 MG;QD;. During the same period patient was treated with ORAPRED, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, CYCLOSPORINE. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5478851-4
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Sept 17, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with dermatomyositis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute hepatic failure, fatigue, hepatitis b, jaundice, nausea, renal failure acute, spinal decompression. PREDNISONE dosage: 80 MG;QD;PO 20MG;QD;PO. During the same period patient was treated with ORAPRED. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5480799-6
Consumer or non-health professional from reported PREDNISONE problem on Oct 01, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with intervertebral disc protrusion, parkinson's disease and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, lack of spontaneous speech, nervous system disorder, somnolence. PREDNISONE dosage: 60 MG /O.D.. During the same period patient was treated with LEVODOPA, PIRIBEDIL, AMANTADINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5484260-4
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 08, 2007. Male patient, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer metastatic and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombosis. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENZASTAURIN, DOCETAXEL, MONOPRIL, DEXAMETHASONE, ZOCOR, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CALCIUM D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5484832-7
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 25, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with colitis ulcerative and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: actinomycosis, breast abscess, breast cellulitis, impaired healing. PREDNISONE dosage: 5 MG; QD;. During the same period patient was treated with ORAPRED. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5484847-9
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 25, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arachnoid cyst, central nervous system necrosis, cerebellar atrophy, collapse of lung, coordination abnormal, facial palsy, jc virus infection, lymphopenia, mean cell volume increased. PREDNISONE dosage: 15 MG;QD. During the same period patient was treated with AZATHIOPRINE, ORAPRED. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5484848-0
Physician from CHINA reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 25, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with protein-losing gastroenteropathy, systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary hypertension. PREDNISONE dosage: 0.8 MG/KG;QD; 1.0 MG/KG;QD; 10 MG;QD;. During the same period patient was treated with AZATHIOPRINE, ORAPRED. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5484849-2
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 25, 2007. Female patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral toxoplasmosis, hemianopia homonymous, hemiparesis, loss of consciousness. PREDNISONE dosage: 60 MG/QD; 12.5 MG/QD; 40 MG/QD;. During the same period patient was treated with ORAPRED. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5484850-9
Physician from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 25, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardiac abscess, pneumonia fungal. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TACROLIMUS, ORAPRED. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5485271-5
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 10, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed level of consciousness, hypoglycaemia. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, RITUXIMAB, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, VELCADE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5485890-6
Consumer or non-health professional from reported PREDNISONE problem on Oct 09, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with immunosuppression, alternaria infection and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alternaria infection, haemorrhage, hyperplasia, scab, skin papilloma. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TACROLIMUS, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, ITRACONAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5487433-X
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Oct 01, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with intervertebral disc protrusion and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, lack of spontaneous speech, nervous system disorder, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain abnormal, somnolence. PREDNISONE dosage: 60 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LEVODOPA, PIRIBEDIL, AMANTADINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5488741-9
Consumer or non-health professional from reported PREDNISONE problem on Oct 10, 2007. Male patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with immunosuppression, listeriosis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brain abscess, focal glomerulosclerosis, listeriosis, nephrotic syndrome, nuchal rigidity, pyrexia, speech disorder, tachypnoea, vomiting. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE, CYCLOSPORINE, CEFTRIAXONE, ACYCLOVIR, DEXAMETHASONE, VALPROIC ACID, AMPICILLIN, AMOXICILLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5490333-2
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 05, 2007. Male patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with cytomegalovirus colitis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute prerenal failure, ascites, atelectasis, bronchial polyp, bronchopneumonia, cardiac cirrhosis, clostridium difficile colitis, cytomegalovirus colitis, dermatitis herpetiformis. PREDNISONE dosage: 5 MG, QD,; 12.5 MG, QID,; 10 MG, QID,; 5 MG, QID,. During the same period patient was treated with TACROLIMUS, PROGRAF, CELLCEPT, SIROLIMUS, DACLIZUMAB, LINEZOLID, VALGANCICLOVIR, ACYCLOVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5493750-X
Consumer or non-health professional from reported PREDNISONE problem on Oct 16, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diffuse large b-cell lymphoma, epstein-barr virus infection. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, DEXAMETHASONE, RITUXIMAB, PYRIDOSTIGMINE BROMIDE. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5493751-1
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 16, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with vasculitis, diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cushingoid, epstein-barr virus infection, lymphoproliferative disorder, muscular weakness. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AZATHIOPRINE, HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATE, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, CORTICOSTEROIDS, METHYLPREDNISOLONE, RITUXIMAB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5493754-7
Consumer or non-health professional from reported PREDNISONE problem on Oct 16, 2007. Male patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with immunosuppression, cytomegalovirus colitis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cytomegalovirus colitis, endocarditis, enterococcal sepsis, epstein-barr virus infection, herpes dermatitis, leiomyosarcoma, multi-organ failure, pancytopenia, portal hypertension. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TACROLIMUS, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, SIROLIMUS, DACLIZUMAB, LINEZOLID, VALGANCICLOVIR, DIURETICS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/01/2003.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5494178-9
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 23, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 156.0 lb, was diagnosed with myopathy and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash erythematous, rash pruritic. PREDNISONE dosage: 15 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5498111-5
Consumer or non-health professional from reported PREDNISONE problem on Oct 18, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, infection, systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis acute, herpes simplex. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATE, HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATE, SULPHADIAZINE, AMOXICILLIN, SALAZOPYRINE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE, ACYCLOVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5499872-1
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2007. Male patient, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer metastatic, medical diet, constipation, pain, insomnia and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: syncope. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOCETAXEL, IBUPROFEN, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5500006-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Oct 16, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, post herpetic neuralgia and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, headache, herpes zoster, herpes zoster ophthalmic, somnolence, swelling, weight decreased, weight increased. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LYRICA, ETANERCEPT, VITAMIN CAP, ADVIL. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5500345-8
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 10, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disseminated tuberculosis. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ORAPRED. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5500355-0
Physician from JAPAN reported PREDNISONE problem on Oct 10, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with dermatomyositis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, diffuse alveolar damage, interstitial lung disease. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE, CYCLOSPORINE, ORAPRED. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5500357-4
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from GREECE on Oct 10, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood culture positive, intervertebral discitis, oesophageal varices haemorrhage, renal failure, staphylococcal infection, stenotrophomonas infection. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AZATHIOPRINE, ORAPRED. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5501398-3
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported PREDNISONE problem on Oct 11, 2007. Female patient, 25 years of age, was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, antepartum haemorrhage, aspiration, bradycardia, caesarean section, calcinosis, cardiomegaly, coagulopathy, condition aggravated. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ORAPRED. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5441188-3
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 120.3 lb, was diagnosed with deafness and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed mood, hallucination, intestinal perforation, malabsorption, post herpetic neuralgia. PREDNISONE dosage: TEXT:60MG. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5442329-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Aug 24, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with psoriatic arthropathy and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, haematocrit decreased, osteonecrosis. PREDNISONE dosage: TEXT:5 TO 15 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with ETANERCEPT, NAPROXEN, LACTULOSE, TOPROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5445456-0
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cutaneous leishmaniasis, disease recurrence. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5447396-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 05, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, thrombocytopenia and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, dementia, psychotic disorder. PREDNISONE dosage: 60 MG ONCE A DAY OTHER. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5447601-X
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis membranoproliferative, psychotic disorder and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oculogyric crisis, psychotic disorder. PREDNISONE dosage: 60 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with HALDOL. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5451340-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, weighting 114.0 lb, was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: febrile neutropenia, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. PREDNISONE dosage: 300 MG. During the same period patient was treated with DURAGESIC, HEPARIN FLUSH, LEXAPRO, LYRICA, PRANDIN, PROTONIX, SENNA, ULTRAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5452708-7
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Sept 06, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with osteoporosis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hospitalisation, ill-defined disorder. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FORTEO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5453488-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Aug 31, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental overdose, back pain, blood pressure increased, bone pain, cataract, insomnia, photopsia, thyroid mass, visual acuity reduced transiently. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5455095-3
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 13, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 178.0 lb, was diagnosed with inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dry skin, pruritus, rash maculo-papular. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5455295-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 07, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with osteoporosis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dyspnoea, feeling jittery, muscle spasms. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FORTEO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5457554-6
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Sept 11, 2007. Male patient, child 5 years of age, weighting 39.68 lb, was diagnosed with immunosuppression and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adenoviral haemorrhagic cystitis, escherichia urinary tract infection. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TACROLIMUS, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, DACLIZUMAB, METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5457903-9
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 11, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersensitivity. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, VINCRISTINE, RITUXAN, ALLOPURINOL, CODEINE PHOSPHATE, DOMPERIDONE, LACTULOSE. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5463479-2
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 13, 2007. Male patient, weighting 271.2 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer, haemorrhoids, constipation and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: febrile neutropenia, tooth abscess. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SUTENT, DOCETAXEL, TUCKS, COLACE, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5463513-X
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 10, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cutaneous leishmaniasis. PREDNISONE dosage: DAILY DOSE:20MG-FREQ:DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5465457-6
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 13, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, hyperglycaemia, hyperhidrosis, tremor, urinary tract infection, urosepsis. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZITHROMAX, AVELOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5465969-5
Consumer or non-health professional from reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 17, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOTRIMAZOLE, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, CYCLOSPORINE, VALGANCICLOVIR, TRIMETHOPRIM, PRAVASTATIN, OMEPRAZOLE, LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5466568-1
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2007. Female patient was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: somnolence. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5466582-6
Health Professional from ITALY reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 17, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with renal transplant and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alternaria infection, arthralgia, cataract, colon adenoma, enterocolitis haemorrhagic, glomerulonephritis proliferative, herpes zoster, hypertension. PREDNISONE dosage: 8 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5470166-3
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, 22 years of age, was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematocrit decreased, immune system disorder, immunosuppression, infection, nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, oedema peripheral, peau d'orange, rash maculo-papular. PREDNISONE dosage: 15 MG, QD,. During the same period patient was treated with MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, TACROLIMUS, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, GANCICLOVIR, CLONIDINE, ASPIRIN, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5470167-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with immunosuppression and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood phosphorus increased, immune system disorder, immunosuppression, infection, nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, rash macular, rash pruritic, serum ferritin increased. PREDNISONE dosage: 15 MG, QD,. During the same period patient was treated with MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, CICLSPORIN, VALGANCICLOVIR, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM, PRAVASTATIN, CLOTRIMAZOLE, OMEPRAZOLE, LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5471963-0
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2007. Male patient, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer metastatic and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombosis. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENZASTAURIN, DOCETAXEL, MONOPRIL, DEXAMETHASONE, ZOCOR, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CALCIUM D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5472286-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Sept 17, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood phosphorus increased, fluid overload, haemodialysis, hypotension, laboratory test abnormal, multi-organ disorder, nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, renal tubular necrosis, serum ferritin increased. PREDNISONE dosage: 60 MG (15 MG, 4 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, CYCLOSPORINE, VALGANCICLOVIR, TRIMETHOPRIM, PRAVASTATIN, CLOTRIMAZOLE, OMEPRAZOLE, LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5404540-8
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 30, 2007. Female patient, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, hypertension and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, arthralgia, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REBIF, ANTIHYPERTENSIVE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5405472-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on July 24, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with psoriatic arthropathy and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, haematocrit decreased, osteonecrosis. PREDNISONE dosage: TEXT:5 TO 15 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with ETANERCEPT, NAPROXEN, LACTULOSE, TOPROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5406951-3
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 03, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: body temperature fluctuation, dizziness, insomnia, mood swings, pruritus. PREDNISONE dosage: 20MG. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5408295-2
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Aug 06, 2007. Male patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sinusitis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, hyperglycaemia, polyuria. PREDNISONE dosage: 20MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5411592-8
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with psoriatic arthropathy and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, haematocrit decreased, osteonecrosis. PREDNISONE dosage: TEXT:5 TO 15 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with ETANERCEPT, NAPROXEN, LACTULOSE, TOPROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5412767-4
Consumer or non-health professional from reported PREDNISONE problem on Aug 06, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with facial palsy and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood potassium increased, fatigue, hyperglycaemia, malaise, pancreatitis. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5413146-6
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 30, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with facial palsy and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood amylase increased, blood potassium increased, fatigue, hyperglycaemia, malaise, pancreatitis, renal impairment. PREDNISONE dosage: 30 MG, BID, ORAL, 6 MG, BID, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5417175-8
Consumer or non-health professional from reported PREDNISONE problem on Aug 13, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, erythema multiforme and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erythema multiforme, hepatomegaly, lymph node palpable, malaise, night sweats, no therapeutic response, pallor, pneumonia, splenomegaly. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, CHLORAMBUCIL, FLUDARABINE PHOSPHATE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5418453-9
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 13, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neutropenic sepsis. PREDNISONE dosage: 100 MG/DAY; DAY 1 THRU 5 EVERY 21 DAYS. During the same period patient was treated with ENZASTAURIN, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5418457-6
Consumer or non-health professional from reported PREDNISONE problem on Aug 13, 2007. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with immune reconstitution syndrome, mycobacterium avium complex infection, retroviral infection and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, chest x-ray abnormal, dyspnoea, respiratory failure. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLARITHROMYCIN, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, MYCOBUTIN, EPIVIR, VIREAD, NORVIR, REYATAZ, DOXIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5420401-2
PREDNISONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, hyperglycaemia, hyperhidrosis, multi-organ failure, tremor, urinary tract infection, white blood cell disorder. PREDNISONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZITHROMAX, AVELOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5421176-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PREDNISONE problem on Aug 06, 2007. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with immune reconstitution syndrome and was treated with PREDNISONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, condition aggravated, kaposi's sarcoma, necrotising granulomatous lymphadenitis, respiratory failure. PREDNISONE dosage: 60 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE,

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