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From 1+ month i am having prednisolone for diplopia now some time i fill depressed and also tremor. is this are side effect of of it.

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Medicine reaction: Prednisolone is a steroid that has many effects. Side effects include many possibilities including depression and tremor.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/11/2015

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