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What are typical side effects that come with prednisone 20 mg?
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See below: Long list: weight gain, mood swings, increased risk for diabetes as well as osteoporosis, avascular necrosis, glaucoma , cataracts, insomnia, increased risk of infections among others.
Answered 2/21/2014
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