Prednisone-5 Oral Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection mood changes If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
conditions of excess stomach acid secretion difficulty sleeping weight gain increased hunger nervousness INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
diabetes a hormone disorder where the body produces high levels of cortisol called Cushing's syndrome low amount of calcium in the blood high levels of white blood cells bleeding of the stomach or intestines thin fragile skin If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
small red skin lesions due to dilated blood vessels irregular periods dry skin puffy face from water retention RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
Kaposi's sarcoma pheochromocytoma insufficiency of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland an increased sodium level in the blood low amount of potassium in the blood anemia large purple or brown skin blotches mental problems from taking the drug paranoia pseudotumor cerebri, a condition with high fluid pressure in the brain a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy increased pressure in the eye glaucoma, an increased pressure in the eye clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts high blood pressure complete stoppage of the heart slow heartbeat abnormal heart rhythm chronic heart failure obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot inflammation of the blood vessels thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot fluid in the lungs an ulcer in the esophagus an ulcer from too much stomach acid acute inflammation of the pancreas a condition with symptoms that resemble lupus rupture of a tendon osteoporosis, a condition of weak bones delirium hallucinations seizures trouble breathing an enlarged liver abnormal liver function tests a broken bone impaired wound healing a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema a rupture in the wall of the stomach or intestine osteonecrosis, the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply a fat embolism, a type of clot made of cholesterol or fat central serous chorioretinopathy epidural lipomatosis If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
overactive thyroid gland a condition with low thyroid hormone levels blurred vision optic disk edema absence of menstrual periods a problem with menstrual periods hirsutism, a condition of hair growth on parts of the body normally without hair acne joint pain memory loss fainting sensation of spinning or whirling dizziness excessive sweating small reddish-purplish pin-point sized spots on skin scaling of the skin headache hiccups nausea abdominal bloating high blood sugar a feeling of pins and needles on skin a feeling of general discomfort called malaise abnormal fat distribution poisoning caused by anticholinergic medication fast heartbeat peripheral sensory nerve disorder bulging of the eyes Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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