What are some of the precautions and possible side effects with taking oral Prednisone?
Some of the common side effects I have read about include sleep problems, anxiety and agitation, and depression. If you take them for long periods of time in high doses, you might also experience weight gain and swelling in the face, weakening and thinning of the bones, lowered resistance to infection, high blood pressure, blood sugar problems, and even paranoia and psychosis. Here are some of the specific precautions as recommended by the National MS Society: “This medication can cause indigestion and stomach discomfort. Always take it with a meal and/or a glass of milk. Your physician may prescribe an antacid for you to take with this medication. Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your physician. Do not stop taking it abruptly; your physician will give you a schedule that gradually tapers the dose before you stop it completely. Since corticosteroids can stimulate the appetite and increase water retention, it is advisable to follow a low-salt and/or a potassium-rich diet an
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