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Can long term use of prednisone cause erectile dysfunction? how long does it take to correct after you stop taking it?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Yes.: Erectile dysfunction is a frequent side effect of Prednisone but the problem seem to resolve once the Prednisone is discontinued.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/13/2020

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