7,966 reports of this reaction
2.0% of all DESOXIMETASONE reports
#6 most reported adverse reaction
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS is the #6 most commonly reported adverse reaction for DESOXIMETASONE, manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.. There are 7,966 FDA adverse event reports linking DESOXIMETASONE to SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS. This represents approximately 2.0% of all 393,622 adverse event reports for this drug.
Patients taking DESOXIMETASONE who experience systemic lupus erythematosus should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS is a less commonly reported adverse event for DESOXIMETASONE, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.
In addition to systemic lupus erythematosus, the following adverse reactions have been reported for DESOXIMETASONE:
The following drugs have also been linked to systemic lupus erythematosus in FDA adverse event reports:
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS has been reported as an adverse event in 7,966 FDA reports for DESOXIMETASONE. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS accounts for approximately 2.0% of all adverse event reports for DESOXIMETASONE, making it a notable side effect.
If you experience systemic lupus erythematosus 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.