not sure of the spelling but is for astma
2007-02-01 17:07:47 · 8 answers · asked by Albert B 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
i live in peru and because its cheaper then the inhaler ive been taking it on and off for 3years
2007-02-01 17:16:24 · update #1
It can also lower your immune system if you take it for a long time.
2007-02-01 17:23:18 · answer #1 · answered by jehrapha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know the most common one is swelling - as in a build up of fluid. Unless you have to take this steroid for life-saving reasons, I would look at taking something else. My mom was weaned off the drug (and is very happy to be off it) before having my brother.
http://www.medicinenet.com/prednisone/article.htm is a good site.
2007-02-02 03:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by milkywayg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common Side Effects of prednisone are :
increased appetite
indigestion
nervousness or restlessness
Less frequent or rare side effects are:
darkening or lightening of skin color
dizziness or lightheadedness
flushing of face or cheeks
hiccups
increased joint pain (after injection into a joint)
increased sweating
sensation of spinning
Less common side effects are:
decreased or blurred vision
frequent urination
increased thirst
Side Effects that may occur when this drug is used for a prolonged period of time. Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects occur:
Abdominal or stomach pain or burning (continuing)
acne
bloody or black, tarry stools
changes in vision
eye pain
filling or rounding out of the face
headache
irregular heartbeat
menstrual problems
muscle cramps or pain
muscle weakness
nausea
pain in arms, back, hips, legs, ribs, or shoulders
pitting, scarring, or depression of skin at place of injection
reddish purple lines on arms, face, groin, legs, or trunk
redness of eyes
sensitivity of eyes to light
stunting of growth (in children)
swelling of feet or lower legs
tearing of eyes
thin, shiny skin
trouble in sleeping
unusual bruising
unusual increase in hair growth
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
weight gain (rapid)
wounds that will not heal
2007-02-02 01:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can cause problems with your adrenal glands, stomach ulcers, heart failure, glaucoma, weight gain, insomnia just to name a few. It is never a good idea to be on it long term unless you are under supervision of a doctor.
2007-02-02 10:34:20 · answer #4 · answered by idoc4u2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctor should not give it to you for very long. There are great risks to the body when taking steroids.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601102.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prednisone
2007-02-02 01:14:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A double chin for starters. I would talk to my doctor about that. Good luck. P.S. It's prednisone and it's a steroid.
2007-02-02 01:10:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Connective tissue like ligments can be more subject to breaking.
2007-02-02 01:18:16 · answer #7 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
speak to your dr.
2007-02-02 01:11:45 · answer #8 · answered by dorothy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋