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Does taking prednisone long term cause dry eyes? ta i ing 15 mg daily for polymyalgia. can find answer on internet?

Q: does taking prednisone long term cause dry eyes? ta i ing 15 mg daily for polymyalgia. can find answer on internet?

: I would look to other meds like simple antihistamines as a more likely trigger. Some of us develop dry eyes as a result of our longer experience in life.

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I would look to other meds like simple antihistamines as a more likely trigger. Some of us develop dry eyes as a result of our longer experience in life.

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Answered 11/16/2022

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A member asked:

Does taking prednisone long term cause dry eyes? ta i ing 15 mg daily for polymyalgia. can find answer on internet?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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