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Could prenisone have long term effects on a child?
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Yes and no: Since Prednisone is a similar to a stress product made naturally in the body, it can be given at doses that have little or no long term effect. In other cases, if given at higher doses over a longer term, it can produce a variety of side effects including growth suppression, cataracts, impaired immunity, etc.
Answered 6/30/2014
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