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A member asked:

In on 60mg prednisone for 4wks then tapering for another four. when would i start seeing side effevts and what would they be. and the most serious?

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Within: A few days of starting, your appetite and mood may change. Some peoples sleep gets affected. Serious long term issues should not be expected during that time. ( cataracts, osteoporosis, adrenal insufficiency etc.).

Answered 2/24/2014

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