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Can problem regulating blood sugar and blood pressure possibly be related to recent short term use of methylprednisolone? how to restore the balance?
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Prednisone: Yes Methylprednisolone can raise blood sugar as well as blood pressure . Most physicians use this drug for short periods there by avoiding the long term side affects . Ask you doctor about weaning off it as soon as possible.
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