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7 day course of 20mg prednisone. finished not right chest/nipple mildly puffy; possible side effect -gynecomastia??
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Not: A usual side effect of prednisone. Monitor swelling and follow up with your doctor
Answered 6/10/2014
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Probably ok: Very unusual to have long-term effects like gynecomastia from such a short period of treatment. But anything is possible, especially if there was a pre-existing risk, like family history, or prior use of androgenic (gym) steroids. Regardless, you should follow-up with your internist or endocrinologist.
Answered 6/21/2014
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