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My doctor prescribed prednisone 20mg tab. for acute tonsillitis for 7 days twice a day. what are the short term side effects?
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Sugars, appetite: Short use of Prednisone can cause increased appetite, rises in blood sugar, temporary weight gain (mostly fluid), and nervousness. Often people have no problem with that dose and frequency, and the relieve achieved often overshadows the possible side-effects.
Answered 3/24/2018
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Prednisone: Short term side effects may include increased appetite. Feeling more energetic and a rise in blood sugar.
Answered 5/5/2014
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