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Gonna start prednisone 40mg tomorrow for my crohn's and i'm nervous about side effects. can you tell me some side effects and what to do for them?
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Discuss w your doc: The best way is to discuss it with your treating physician. Short term, it can cause salt and water retention, thus increase blood pressure, gaining weight. It also increases your blood sugar, irritates your stomach and can cause stomach bleeding. Long term affects are many including the risk of osteopenia or losing your bone mass in prolonged use. Talk w your doctor for long term alternative.
Answered 9/13/2013
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See below: Please consult the site given below for a list of side effects. You should notify your doctor if you notice any of these. Not all patients experience these side effects. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/steroids/hq01431.
Answered 9/13/2013
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