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16 yr old on prednisone for 5 days. chest &back pain. no known heart iasues?
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Prednisone?: What was the reason for Prednisone in the first place? Prednisone does have a wide range of side effects including gastritis, bp, increase glucose. Serious reaction can include congestive heart failure.
Answered 6/30/2014
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