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How do i know when will my prednisone water weight go away?

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See details: Much of the weight gain on Prednisone is due to fat and not water. Weight gain due to fat requires dieting and exercise. Water retention resolves quickly after the Prednisone is stopped.

Answered 5/14/2019

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