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Recently, i have been prescribed prednisone 20mg twice a day for 14 days. are there any harmful side effects?
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Usually not: The side effects with short term use are generally minimal. The risk of side effects increases with the dosage used and the time span over which it is used. It may increase appetite and make you a little hyper with short term use.
Answered 1/6/2014
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