Prednisone side effects?

A short course of prednisone used for asthma or rashes. usually less than ten days has no serious side effects. some people get a "high " feeling or mood change but this is rare.

Long term prednisone is another story.

at chronic doses ( If you take it for months )

You can become dependent on it. Your adrenal glands stop producing it so you have to wean yourself off it. doses over five mgm per day will suppress the adrenals

If you take it for years you can develop cataracts, diabetes, weak bones , high blood pressure .

so if you take it for only a short time there are no long term side effects

Prednisone can cause fluids retention , increased appetite, weight gain, It will raise blood sugar levels and sometimes cause a form a diabetes and possible liver problems.

I've taken it for poison ivy at least 10 times, but that is only for about a month (or less).

I've never had any side effects.

Along with its needed effects, prednisone (the active ingredient contained in Deltasone) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking prednisone:

More common

Aggression

agitation

anxiety

blurred vision

decrease in the amount of urine

dizziness

fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse

headache

irritability

mental depression

mood changes

nervousness

noisy, rattling breathing

numbness or tingling in the arms or legs

pounding in the ears

shortness of breath

swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs

trouble thinking, speaking, or walking

troubled breathing at rest

weight gain

Incidence not known

Abdominal or stomach cramping or burning (severe)

abdominal or stomach pain

backache

bloody, black, or tarry stools

cough or hoarseness

darkening of skin

decrease in height

decreased vision

diarrhea

dry mouth

eye pain

eye tearing

facial hair growth in females

fainting

fever or chills

flushed, dry skin

fractures

fruit-like breath odor

full or round face, neck, or trunk

heartburn or indigestion (severe and continuous)

increased hunger

increased thirst

increased urination

loss of appetite

loss of sexual desire or ability

lower back or side pain

menstrual irregularities

muscle pain or tenderness

muscle wasting or weakness

nausea

pain in back, ribs, arms, or legs

painful or difficult urination

skin rash

sleeplessness

sweating

trouble healing

trouble sleeping

unexplained weight loss

unusual tiredness or weakness

vision changes

vomiting

vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds

Some side effects of prednisone may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Increased appetite

Incidence not known

Abnormal fat deposits on the face, neck, and trunk

acne

dry scalp

lightening of normal skin color

red face

reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin

swelling of the stomach area

thinning of the scalp hair

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i dint know about long term effects even though the doctors say you cant use it for long term use..........it's a steroid .......I'm off an on with it because of my asthma and bronchitis...........but anyways i know u didn't ask all that...i do know it puts weight on you and fast