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I just got off a prednisone taper 5 days for asthma. i have had increased anxiety during the week is this fairly common with a prednisone dose?

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Dr. Aaron Roland answered

Emotional response: It is not super rare to have an emotional response to prednisone and anxiety is possible. If due to medication, however, this should resolve soon after stopping the drug.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/1/2017

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A member asked:

I just got off a prednisone taper 5 days for asthma. i have had increased anxiety during the week is this fairly common with a prednisone dose?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Aaron Roland answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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