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After 4 days.. i stopped prednisone 5mg.. and for the past 3days i haven't been hungry or been able to sleep since.. is it a side effect?
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Loss of Appeatite: Systemic steroids can have side effects especially when taken for long-time. Getting off from them may lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Answered 8/28/2013
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