what are the side effects of not tapering prednisone?
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['Severe fatigue.', 'Weakness.', 'Body aches.', 'Joint pain.', 'Nausea.', 'Loss of appetite.', 'Lightheadedness.']
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['dizziness.', 'headaches.', 'lethargy.', 'flushing.', 'nausea.', 'weakness.']
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If you take prednisone for more than a few weeks, your adrenal glands decrease cortisol production. A gradual reduction in prednisone dosage gives your adrenal glands time to resume their normal function.
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Long-term use of prednisone may lead to bone loss and osteoporosis. It can cause changes in the distribution of body fat which together with fluid retention and weight gain may give your face a moon-like appearance. Stretch marks, skin thinning, and excessive facial hair growth are also not uncommon.
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Prednisone can irritate the lining of your stomach and should always be taken with a meal. If your stomach still feels sore after taking prednisone with food, try taking an antacid.
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['Nausea.', 'Drowsiness.', 'Dizziness.', 'Itching or sweating.', 'Depression.', 'A weakened immune system.', 'Tolerance, meaning that over time, your body needs more of the drug to get the same effect.', "Addiction, meaning you want to keep taking these drugs even when you don't need them anymore."]
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*Common side effects of steroids include polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia. Side effects of APOQUEL reported most often are vomiting and diarrhea.
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['Sleep problems.', 'Decreased appetite.', 'Delayed growth.', 'Headaches and stomachaches.', 'Rebound (irritability when the medication wears off)', 'Tics.', 'Moodiness and irritability.']
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Don't take anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) like aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen while you're taking prednisolone, unless they've been prescribed by your doctor. This type of painkiller may increase the risk of side effects on the gut, such as stomach ulceration and bleeding.
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Prednisone and hydrocortisone are two examples of steroids. Yet well-known adverse effects of these potent anti-inflammatory medications can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity -- risk factors for heart disease.
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Review Your Medications The steroid prednisone isn't prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis as much as it once was, says Huh, but you may need to take it at times, and it can lead to weight gain. “It increases your appetite and you retain water,” he explains.
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Generally speaking, the higher the dose and the longer the treatment, the greater the changes. Weight gain while taking prednisone is typically due to fluid retention and increased calorie intake because of increased appetite. In addition, those with lung disease have more difficulty maintaining physical activity.
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ibuprofen predniSONE Using predniSONE together with ibuprofen may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and rarely, perforation.
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If you suddenly stop taking the drug, you may also have withdrawal symptoms (such as weakness, weight loss, nausea, muscle pain, headache, tiredness, dizziness). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may slowly lower the dose of your old medication after you begin using budesonide/formoterol.
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An overdose of dexamethasone is not expected to produce life threatening symptoms. Long term use of high doses can lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.
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['Rash.', 'Diarrhea.', 'Nausea.', 'Vomiting.', 'Headache.', 'Tendon or nerve damage.']
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Alcohol and prednisone can each irritate the digestive tract and cause peptic ulcers. Combining the two may be asking for trouble, especially if you're already prone to indigestion or stomach upset. Prednisone may cause bones to become thin and brittle, possibly contributing to the early onset of osteoporosis.