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Can taking steroids weaken your bones?
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Yes: One of the potential side effects of steroid use is weakening of bones. Particularly with long term use. Please discuss with your prescriber how long you should continue steroid therapy to evaluate benefits vs risks of long term use.
Answered 9/14/2017
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