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A member asked:

Can prednisone cause night sweats . i am taking 20 mg for bronchitis?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Yes sweating is one of the side effects.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 4/7/2021

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