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Can a corticosteroid cause steroid psychosis?

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Steroid psychosis is a well known phenomenon. It usually happens with oral systemic steroid treatment and is more common with higher doses. Local steroid injections can also cause this psychosis.

Dr Tellerman agreed

Answered 2/1/2023

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I have seen patients become psychotic from steroids. It depends on the individual's sensitivities. Please have someone watch over you to observe your behavior.

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