2006-07-03 05:46:24 · 7 answers · asked by twokids232002 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include difficulty sleeping, mood changes, nervousness, increased appetite, or indigestion. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience swelling of feet or legs; unusual weight gain; black, tarry stools; vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds; severe nausea or vomiting; changes in menstrual periods; headache; muscle weakness; or prolonged sore throat, cold, or fever. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
2006-07-03 05:50:29 · answer #1 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects of prednisone and other corticosteroids range from mild annoyances to serious, irreversible damage, and they occur more frequently with higher doses and more prolonged treatment. Side effects include retention of sodium (salt) and fluid, weight gain, high blood pressure, loss of potassium, headache and muscle weakness. Prednisone also causes puffiness of the face (moon face), growth of facial hair, thinning and easy bruising of the skin, impaired wound healing, glaucoma, cataracts, ulcers in the stomach and duodenum, worsening of diabetes, irregular menses, rounding of the upper back ("buffalo hump"), obesity, retardation of growth in children, convulsions, and psychiatric disturbances. The psychiatric disturbances include depression, euphoria, insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, and even psychotic behavior.
Prednisone suppresses the immune system and, therefore, increases the frequency or severity of infections and decreases the effectiveness of vaccines and antibiotics. Prednisone may cause osteoporosis that results in fractures of bones. Patients taking long-term prednisone often receive supplements of calcium and vitamin D to counteract the effects on bones. Calcium and vitamin D probably are not enough, however, and treatment with bisphosphonates such as alendronate (Fosamax) and risedronate (Actonel) may be necessary. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) also is effective. The development of osteoporosis and the need for treatment can be monitored using bone density scans.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Prednisone may interact with estrogens and phenytoin (Dilantin). Estrogens may reduce the action of enzymes in the liver that break down (eliminate) the active form of prednisone, prednisolone. As a result, the levels of prednisolone in the body may increase and lead to more frequent side effects. Phenytoin increases the activity of enzymes in the liver that break down (eliminate) prednisone and thereby may reduce the effectiveness of prednisone. Thus, if phenytoin is being taken, an increased dose of prednisone may be required.
2006-07-03 12:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by thematrixhazu36 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The link below will help you out. But I must warn you. My doctor put me on prednisone and all I wanted to do was eat, I got really fat, and now it's hard to get that weight off. If your taking it for body building, don't it's dangerous and unhealthy.
2006-07-03 12:51:47 · answer #3 · answered by V B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to take prednisone everyday for allergies and i dont have any side effects to it. But you may be different so i dont know.
2006-07-03 12:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by *Chelsie* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am allergic to Prednisone...I blow up like a Blowfish it is rare but it can happen!!!
2006-07-03 12:52:54 · answer #5 · answered by smiley_mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.medicinenet.com/prednisone/article.htm
I was on it once for asthma and gained weight. I felt awful.
2006-07-03 12:50:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can affect the liver...insomnia...take it early in the day...weight gain
2006-07-03 12:50:35 · answer #7 · answered by countrygirlcansurvive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋