What are the common (occur in 30% or more of patients) side effects of treatment with prednisone?
(Frequency not specifed in insert as percentages) • Increase in appetite • Impaired or delayed wound healing • Fluid retention • Weight gain, especially around abdomen or shoulders. Round, moon shaped face. • Swelling of feet or ankles • Weakness of muscles • Increased levels of sugar in the blood • Insomnia • Heartburn • Stomach ulcers • Irritability, nervousness What are the less common (occur in 10% to 29% of patients) side effects of treatment with prednisone? • Mood swings • Dizziness • Headache • Increase in blood pressure • Potassium lossT • Thin, fragile skin • Cataracts, glaucoma, reduction in bone density (osteoporosis)—with long-term use This is not a complete list of side effects. Some patients may experience other side effects that are not listed here. Patients may wish to discuss with their physician the other less common side effects of this drug, some of which may be serious. Some side effects may require medical attention. Other side effects do not require medical atte
