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My husband had a steroid shot for sinusitis recently and it seemed to cause him to be angry and irritable. is this a common side effect?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

The crude term for: This known side-effect of steroids is " ' roid rage." find out the half-life of the injected steroid to determine how long it will last.

Answered 9/23/2016

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Dr. Ronald Li answered

Side effect: Steroid can have side effects like a change in personality. It is usually a temporary effect. An adjustment in doseage may decrease side effects.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/23/2016

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A member asked:

My husband had a steroid shot for sinusitis recently and it seemed to cause him to be angry and irritable. is this a common side effect?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Dr. Ronald Li answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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