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Coming off a prescription of prednisone, are there any symptoms i should be looking for?
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Steroids are safe...: ...especially when taken for a short period of time. Common adverse effects include mood swings, increased appetitie , increased water retention and weight gain. Most patients tolerate them reasonably well though.
Answered 7/12/2014
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