A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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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Dr. Slade Suchecki answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: The options, if any, depend on what is being treated.

Answered 2/21/2012

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