Prednisone and hyperglycaemia Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4803019-1
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2005. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with uveitis and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebrovascular accident, hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: 60 MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, WITCH HAZEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4609339-8
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 01, 2005. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with temporal arteritis and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia, myopathy. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, ROSIGLITAZONE, FUROSEMIDE, AMITRIPTYLINE, TEMAZEPAM, OMEPRAZOLE, ATORVASTATIN, APOREX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4725789-3
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 22, 2005. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with renal transplant and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: 10 MG DAILY ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5092149-8
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 28, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with rash macular and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose fluctuation, hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: 20 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Prednisone Side Effects Report #6012510-4
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Dec 12, 2008. Male patient, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer metastatic and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness , hyperglycaemia, nausea . Prednisone dosage: 10MG. During the same period patient was treated with ENZASTAURIN, DOCETAXEL, COMPAZINE, VICODIN, XANAX, DICYCLOMINE, LUPRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #6018577-1
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 22, 2008. Male patient, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer metastatic and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness , hyperglycaemia, nausea , neutropenia, pancytopenia. Prednisone dosage: 10MG. During the same period patient was treated with ENZASTAURIN, DOCETAXEL, COMPAZINE, VICODIN, XANAX, DICYCLOMINE, LUPRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4827975-0
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 31, 2005. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 237.0 lb, was diagnosed with pericarditis, diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, glycosylated haemoglobin increased, hyperglycaemia, pericarditis. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LANTUS, HUMALOG, DIGOXIN, PLAVIX, GLIPIZIDE, FLECAINIDE ACETATE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5412767-4
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from 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 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 side effect 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 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 #5786486-9
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 23, 2008. Male patient, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , cardio-respiratory arrest, dyspnoea, hyperglycaemia, hyponatraemia, hypotension, intestinal obstruction, lobar pneumonia, neutropenia. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENZASTAURIN, RITUXIMAB, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, NEULASTA, PERCOCET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/22/2008.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5793841-X
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2008. Male patient, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , cardio-respiratory arrest, dyspnoea, hyperglycaemia, hyponatraemia, hypotension, intestinal obstruction, lobar pneumonia, multi-organ failure. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENZASTAURIN, RITUXIMAB, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, NEULASTA, PERCOCET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/22/2008.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5063065-2
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 198.0 lb, was diagnosed with dermatitis contact and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, asthenia, dry mouth, fall , fatigue, feeling abnormal, hyperglycaemia, hyperphagia. Prednisone dosage: 40 MG TO 5MG TAPER DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC, GLYBURIDE, HYDROCODONE, HYDROXYZINE, PAMOATE, METHOCARBAMOL, METHYLPREDNISOLONE, OLANZAPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5205730-X
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 05, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 262.4 lb, was diagnosed with colitis ulcerative and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia, hypotension. Prednisone dosage: 40 MG ONCE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, ROSIGLITAZONE, ALBUTEROL, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, GOSERELIN, CLOTRIMAZOLE, FLUTAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4842430-X
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 16, 2005. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with colitis and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: 10 - 30 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with MESALAMINE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.


Prednisone Side Effects Report #5408295-2
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES 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 side effects: dizziness , hyperglycaemia, polyuria. Prednisone dosage: 20MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4750824-6
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2005. Male patient, 67 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: hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: 120 MG (NR) PO. During the same period patient was treated with LANTUS, AMARYL, ISOSORBIDE, METOPROLOL, TRICOR, ZESTRIL, PROTONIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5241564-8
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 12, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 188.3 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: 60MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5241124-9
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, 58 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: hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ADVAIR, ALBUTEROL, AMOXICILLIN, BUDESONIDE, FLUNISOLIDE NASAL SPRAY, FLUOXETINE, METFORMIN, SINGULAIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5420401-2
Prednisone side effect 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 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 #5465457-6
Prednisone side effect 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 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 #6025237-X
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 29, 2008. Female patient, weighting 212.3 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis  and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia, lactic acidosis, shift to the left, white blood cell count increased. Prednisone dosage: 20 MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5125232-9
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 05, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma  and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cushingoid, glaucoma , hyperglycaemia, osteoporosis , weight increased. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE, DEFLAZACORT. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5154366-8
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 05, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma  and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cushingoid, glaucoma , hyperglycaemia, osteoporosis , weight increased. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE, DEFLAZACORT, THEOPHYLLINE, STEROIDS, BETA AGONISTS. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5162541-1
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 05, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma  and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cushingoid, glaucoma , hyperglycaemia, osteoporosis , weight increased. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE, DEFLAZACORT, THEOPHYLLINE, STEROIDS, BETA AGONISTS. Patient recovered.


Prednisone Side Effects Report #5265829-9
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis , thrombosis prophylaxis and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , hyperglycaemia, international normalised ratio increased, pleuritic pain, temporal arteritis, treatment noncompliance. Prednisone dosage: 10MG X 3 DAYS, 1 TAB X 3 DAYS PO. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5868977-5
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 02, 2008. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with arthritis  and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: 20 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5067444-9
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on July 03, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with alopecia areata, eczema , pruritus and was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: 40 MG PER DAY, TAPERED DOWN TO 20 MG PER DAY AFTER 10 DAYS. During the same period patient was treated with TACROLIMUS, SIROLIMUS. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4677519-1
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 25, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 149.0 lb, was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRIAMCINOLONE CREAM, RISPERIDONE, OMEPRAZOLE, GLIPIZIDE, FERROUS SULPHATE, CITALOPRAM, ATENOLOL. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5146895-8
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 08, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: 60 MG. Patient recovered.


Prednisone Side Effects Report #4725867-9
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2005. Male patient, child 7 years of age, was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose fluctuation, hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: 30MG QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #5289290-3
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 04, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diabetes mellitus inadequate control, hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: 40MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4676549-3
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 25, 2005. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 108.0 lb, was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4909305-9
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 10, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisone Side Effects Report #4613721-2
Prednisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Mar 18, 2005. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was treated with Prednisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Prednisone dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.