Prednisone and gastrointestinal haemorrhage Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4718973-6
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Physician from SWEDEN on July 07, 2005. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with temporal arteritis, ill-defined disorder and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time shortened, blood urine present, constipation , dizziness , gastrointestinal haemorrhage, nausea , pitting oedema, rectal haemorrhage. Prednisone dosage: 7.5 MG (5 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, FOSAMAX, LANSOPRAZOLE, RAMIPRIL, SIMVASTATIN, TRAMADOL, ALEVEDON, LAXOBERAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4751164-1
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 08, 2005. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis , myocardial ischaemia, ill-defined disorder and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Prednisone dosage: 5 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TRAZODONE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, FOLIC ACID, SIMVASTATIN, DILTIAZEM, BEDNROFLUAZIDE, FLUCLOXACILLIN, DESLORATADINE. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4591240-X
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 08, 2005. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 134.5 lb, was diagnosed with renal transplant and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cytomegalovirus colitis, cytomegalovirus infection , gastrointestinal haemorrhage, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute. Prednisone dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCORTISONE, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, ENOXAPARIN, LOSARTAN, OMEPRAZOLE, LANSOPRAZOLE, INDORAMIN, BIOTIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/15/2005.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4727031-6
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2005. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with rash  and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, faeces discoloured, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haematochezia. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Prednisone Side Effects Report #4798151-5
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 30, 2005. Female patient, 92 years of age, was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica , osteoporosis prophylaxis and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haematemesis, haemoglobin increased, oesophageal ulcer, oral intake reduced, vomiting. Prednisone dosage: 1 MG (1 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALENDRONIC ACID, ASPIRIN, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, DILTIAZEM, RANITIDINE, ADCAL, FERROUS SULPHATE, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4645121-3
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 11, 2005. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder, chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastric antral vascular ectasia, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haemoglobin decreased. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IMATINIB MESILATE. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4665123-0
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on May 04, 2005. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder, behcet's syndrome  and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , diarrhoea haemorrhagic, gastritis, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, nausea , rectal haemorrhage. Prednisone dosage: 30 MG (30 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, MYCOPHENOLIC ACID, ALENDRONATE, NIFEDIPINE, DOTHIEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, LAMOTRIGINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5151250-0
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 10, 2006. Male patient, 88 years of age, weighting 153.0 lb, was diagnosed with gout , coronary artery disease  and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , dyspnoea, faeces discoloured, gastritis, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, gout , haemoglobin decreased, melaena, oedema peripheral. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOPIDOGREL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5205731-1
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 05, 2007. Male patient, 84 years of age, weighting 134.5 lb, was diagnosed with gout , osteoarthritis  and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , diarrhoea, feeling drunk, gastric ulcer, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, headache , musculoskeletal pain, nausea . Prednisone dosage: 3 MG ONCE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC, MISOPROSTOL, OMEPRAZOLE, SIMVASTATIN, COLCHICINE, DOCUSATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Prednisone Side Effects Report #4921410-X
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2006. Male patient, weighting 228.4 lb, was diagnosed with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colectomy, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, ileostomy, syncope. Prednisone dosage: 100 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4932915-X
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 02, 2006. Male patient, weighting 228.4 lb, was diagnosed with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, syncope. Prednisone dosage: 100 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4945375-X
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 2006. Male patient, weighting 228.4 lb, was diagnosed with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, post procedural complication, syncope. Prednisone dosage: 100 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5583956-3
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2008. Female patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, atrial fibrillation , duodenal ulcer, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hypotension, pleural effusion, pulmonary embolism , respiratory failure. Prednisone dosage: 10MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5367098-8
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 20, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Prednisone dosage: 40MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Prednisone Side Effects Report #5858530-1
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on Aug 14, 2008. Male patient, child 11 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hepatitis cholestatic. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DAUNORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE SULPHATE, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, ASPARAGINASE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4907730-3
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 08, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE, METHOCARBAMOL, VITAMIN D, METOPROLOL, ISOSORBIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #6060396-4
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 27, 2009. Male patient, 37 years of age, weighting 251.3 lb, was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haematemesis, jejunal ulcer, melaena, nausea . Prednisone dosage: 100MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5847798-3
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2008. Female patient, weighting 31.53 lb, was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adenovirus infection, culture throat positive, febrile neutropenia, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, malaise, mucosal inflammation, mydriasis, neurological symptom. Prednisone dosage: 210 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5875153-9
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 08, 2008. Female patient, weighting 31.53 lb, was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adenovirus infection, febrile neutropenia, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, mucosal inflammation, mydriasis, respiratory disorder, respiratory failure, unresponsive to stimuli. Prednisone dosage: 210 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CYTOXAN, CARBOPLATIN, CISPLATIN, DEXAMETHASONE, DOXORUBICIN, ETOPOSIDE, HYDROCORTISONE, MELPHALAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Prednisone Side Effects Report #5927497-X
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 21, 2008. Female patient, weighting 31.53 lb, was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adenovirus infection, aspiration tracheal abnormal, febrile neutropenia, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, mucosal inflammation, mydriasis, obstructive airways disorder, pyrexia. Prednisone dosage: 210 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, CARBOPLATIN, CISPLATIN, DEXAMETHASONE, DOXORUBICIN, ETOPOSIDE, HYDROCORTISONE, MELPHALAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4932989-6
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 01, 2006. Male patient, weighting 228.4 lb, was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colectomy total, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, melaena, syncope. Prednisone dosage: 100 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5024314-X
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 08, 2006. Male patient, weighting 221.1 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Prednisone dosage: 100 MG BID. During the same period patient was treated with PERCOCET, OMEPRAZOLE, CALCIUM CARB, FELODIPINE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.