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I have psoriatic arthritis and take prednisolone. what are long term effects of taking prednisolone?

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Bad: Prednisone causes infections, diabetes, thin skin, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, low potassium, muscle weakness. It is not usually used for psoriatic arthritis.( at least by rheumatologists).

Answered 6/30/2014

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