what are some of the side effects of prednisone?
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['Retention of sodium (salt) and fluid.', 'Weight gain.', 'High blood pressure.', 'Loss of potassium.', 'Headache.', 'Muscle weakness.', 'Nausea.', 'Vomiting.']
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['"Steroid flush," or flushing of the face and chest, with warmth and an increase in temperature for several days.', 'Sleeping problems.', 'Anxiety.', 'Menstrual changes.', 'Water retention.', 'In rare instances, pain that actually increases for several days after the procedure.']
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['seizures,', 'back pain,', 'diarrhea,', 'joint or muscle pain,', 'hot flashes,', 'flushing (warmth, redness, or hot feeling),', 'headache,', 'muscle weakness or stiffness,']
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['Severe skin flushing combined with dizziness.', 'Rapid heartbeat.', 'Itching.', 'Nausea and vomiting.', 'Abdominal pain.', 'Diarrhea.', 'Gout.', 'Liver damage.']
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The most common side effects for otherwise healthy people taking steroids include insomnia, changes in mood or behavior, flushing of the face, an increase in appetite, and short-term weight gain due to increased water retention.
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['dry mouth.', 'dizziness.', 'pain in your stomach area.', 'constipation.', 'nausea.', 'vomiting.', 'weight gain.', 'increased appetite.']
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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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['Rash.', 'Diarrhea.', 'Nausea.', 'Vomiting.', 'Headache.', 'Tendon or nerve damage.']
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Long term use of steroid medicine can lead to glaucoma, cataracts, 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. Avoid getting the spray in your eyes or mouth.
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['Skin rash.', 'Itching.', 'Headache.', 'Dizziness.', 'Diarrhea.', 'Tiredness.', 'Nausea or vomiting.', 'Pale skin.']
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['Headache.', 'Muscle, bone and joint pain.', 'Nausea.', 'Vomiting.', 'Pain behind the eyes.', 'Swollen glands.', 'Rash.']
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Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.
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['headache.', 'constipation.', 'diarrhea.', 'nausea.', 'vomiting.', 'rash.']
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Prednisone is associated with acne, striae, cushingoid facies, truncal obesity, easy bruising, osteoporosis, and weight gain. However, other immunosuppressants produce their share of physical side effects.
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Prednisone raises blood pressure in many people who take it. One reason is that prednisone and other corticosteroids cause the body to retain fluid. Extra fluid in the circulation can cause an increase in blood pressure. Anyone who takes prednisone should have his or her blood pressure monitored regularly.
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Topical and injected corticosteroids have side effects, including scalp irritation that may lead to a rash, thinning skin on the scalp, and a red or puffy face. Corticosteroid medication taken by mouth may make the body's immune system less capable of fighting a bacterial or viral infection.
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These drugs are from the same drug class and work in a similar way. Because of this, the side effects of prednisone and prednisolone are also similar. However, they do differ in a couple of ways. Prednisone may cause your mood to change and may make you feel depressed.