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A member asked:

Prednisone eye drops cause weight gain?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: The amount of steroid absorbed into the bloodstream from these drops will not cause the side effect of weight gain seen with oral or injected steroids.

Answered 2/10/2020

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NO: There is insignificant absorption of the active drug. It should not cause weight gain unless you are using twenty drops a day.

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Answered 2/10/2020

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