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Corticosteroids work in any bad way?

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They can: If taken for long periods of time, steroids have several potential side effects including hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, hastening cataract formation, weight gain and others. These drugs need to be carefully and routinely monitored.

Dr Eitner and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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