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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Liquids, topical creams and gels, inhalers, eye drops, as well as injectable and intravenous solutions.What are the side effects of prednisone and prednisolone?PrednisoneSide effects of prednisone and other corticosteroids range from mild annoyances to serious, irreversible organ damage, and they occur more frequently with higher doses and more prolonged treatment.Common side effects include:Retention of sodium (salt) and fluidWeight gainHigh blood pressureLoss of potassiumHeadacheMuscle weaknessNauseaVomitingAcneThinning skinRestlessnessProblems sleepingSerious side effects include:HiccupsPuffiness of the face (moon face)Growth of facial hairThinning and easy bruising of the skinImpaired wound healingGlaucomaCataractsUlcers in the stomach and duodenumWorsening of diabetesIrregular mensesRounding of the upper back ("buffalo hump")ObesityRetardation of growth in childrenConvulsionsAnaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions like hives, itching, skin rash, swollen lips/tongue/face)Vision changesCongestive heart failureHeart attackPulmonary edemaSyncopeTachycardiaThrombophlebitisVasculitisAllergic dermatitisLow blood pressureAmenorrhea (lack of menstruation)Newly onset diabetesHyperglycemiaHypothyroidismPancreatitisAnemiaAmnesiaThis drug also causes psychiatric disturbances, which include:DepressionEuphoriaInsomniaMood swingsPersonality changesPsychotic behaviorOther possible serious side effects of this drug include:Prednisone and diabetes: Prednisone is associated with new onset or manifestations of latent diabetes, and worsening of diabetes. Diabetics may require higher doses of diabetes medications while taking prednisone,Allergic reaction: Some people may develop a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to prednisone that includes swelling of the airways (angioedema) that may result in shortness of breath or airway blockage.Immune suppression: Prednisone suppresses the immune system and, therefore, increases the frequency or severity of infections and decreases the effectiveness of vaccines and antibiotics.Osteoporosis: Prednisone may cause osteoporosis that results in fractures of bones. Patients taking long-term prednisone often receive supplements of calcium and vitamin D to counteract the effects
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