What are the long-term side effects of prednisone?
• A: Prednisone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Prednisone can be used to treat allergic disorders, skin conditions, and breathing disorders. Side effects of prednisone may include headache, dizziness, increased sweating, stomach pain, and sleep problems. Typically prednisone is taken in the morning with food because of the possibility of insomnia. Long term side effects from prednisone include weight gain, fluid retention, acne, fat deposits on the face and back causing a round face and fatty hump on the back of the neck. Certain conditions such as high blood pressure, hyperglycemia, infections, and glaucoma can develop from long term use of prednisone. For more information on prednisone visit Everyday Health the link http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/ Kimberly Hotz, PharmD.
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