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Can prednisone therapy cause lethargy?

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Yes: Withdrawing from prednisone can cause lethargy but lethargy while taking it is less common side effect.

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Answered 4/23/2016

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A member asked:

Can prednisone therapy cause lethargy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Foster Carr answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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