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What are the long-term effects of prednisone?
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Chronic Steroids: Over time chronic prednisone can cause weight gain, immunosuppression, diabetes, easy bruising and low bone density. It will suppress some of the natural function of the adrenal glanda and pituitary.
Answered 5/4/2015
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