8,064 reports of this reaction
2.0% of all DESOXIMETASONE reports
#5 most reported adverse reaction
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS is the #5 most commonly reported adverse reaction for DESOXIMETASONE, manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.. There are 8,064 FDA adverse event reports linking DESOXIMETASONE to RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. This represents approximately 2.0% of all 393,622 adverse event reports for this drug.
Patients taking DESOXIMETASONE who experience rheumatoid arthritis should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS is a less commonly reported adverse event for DESOXIMETASONE, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.
In addition to rheumatoid arthritis, the following adverse reactions have been reported for DESOXIMETASONE:
The following drugs have also been linked to rheumatoid arthritis in FDA adverse event reports:
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS has been reported as an adverse event in 8,064 FDA reports for DESOXIMETASONE. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS accounts for approximately 2.0% of all adverse event reports for DESOXIMETASONE, making it a notable side effect.
If you experience rheumatoid arthritis while taking DESOXIMETASONE, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.