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I am using oral steroid last 4 months. i feel i gain my weight. now i am reduce dose gradually. if i stop fully will i reduce my weight?

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Yes but slowly : This is a problem all people who take oral steroids have. It depends on why you took them and if it will be needed again. The ability to lose the weight in general takes longer than the time to put them on. Depending on the circumstances, your medical problems acute or chronic illness will help affect the time.

Dr Caplin agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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