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I am currently taking prednisone 20mg po, i have experience a lot of weight gain is there a med that a doctor can transition to, to eleviate the weight?
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Possibly: Depending on why you are taking prednisone, there may be other medications your doctor could prescribe to avoid systemic steroids and their adverse effects.
Answered 10/12/2013
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Depends: The options, if any, depend on what is being treated.
Answered 2/21/2012
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