what are side effects of coming off prednisone?
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['Severe fatigue.', 'Weakness.', 'Body aches.', 'Joint pain.', 'Nausea.', 'Loss of appetite.', 'Lightheadedness.']
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Many people have no adverse effects after a steroid injection besides a little pain or tingling where the injection was made. However, corticosteroids can cause dangerous side effects for some people, especially when taken too often. Side effects include: the death of nearby bone, known as osteonecrosis.
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Prednisolone can cause extra side effects if you stop taking it suddenly. Do not stop taking prednisolone if you've been on it for more than 3 weeks or have taken high doses (more than 40mg) for more than 1 week. It's also called by the brand names Deltacortril, Deltastab, Dilacort and Pevanti.
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The most common side effects for otherwise healthy people taking steroids include insomnia, changes in mood or behavior, flushing of the face, an increase in appetite, and short-term weight gain due to increased water retention. Certain underlying medical conditions sometimes worsen while a person is taking steroids.
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The most common side effects for otherwise healthy people taking steroids include insomnia, changes in mood or behavior, flushing of the face, an increase in appetite, and short-term weight gain due to increased water retention.
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Do not stop taking prednisolone if you've been on it for more than 3 weeks or have taken high doses (more than 40mg) for more than 1 week.
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An overdose of dexamethasone is not expected to produce life threatening symptoms. Long term use of high doses can lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.
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The side effects that a cortisone shot can trigger may counterbalance or outweigh its ability to reduce pain and inflammation. According to the National Institutes of Health, the side effects from cortisone shots include: Dizziness or headaches.
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Stopping paroxetine abruptly may result in one or more of the following withdrawal symptoms: irritability, nausea, feeling dizzy, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin).
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['bone and joint pain.', 'fatigue.', 'dizziness.', 'drowsiness.', 'higher cholesterol.', 'hot flashes.', 'weight gain.', 'nausea.']
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['Cravings for steroids.', 'Depression.', 'Headaches.', 'Lack of appetite.', 'Lethargy.', 'Mood swings.', 'Pain in muscle or joints.', 'Reduced libido.']
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['Severe skin flushing combined with dizziness.', 'Rapid heartbeat.', 'Itching.', 'Nausea and vomiting.', 'Abdominal pain.', 'Diarrhea.', 'Gout.']
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Diphenhydramine is safe to take with prednisone, an oral corticosteroid. There is no listed or reported interaction between the two medications. Prednisone is well known to cause insomnia and related side effects including increased energy, anxiety and excitation, in as little as one dose.
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['seizures,', 'back pain,', 'diarrhea,', 'joint or muscle pain,', 'hot flashes,', 'flushing (warmth, redness, or hot feeling),', 'headache,', 'muscle weakness or stiffness,']
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['Increased appetite.', 'Irritability.', 'Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)', 'Swelling in your ankles and feet (fluid retention)', 'Nausea (take Cortisone with food)', 'Heartburn.', 'Muscle weakness.', 'Impaired wound healing.']
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This isn't caused by the needle — it's a possible side effect of steroids. Steroid injections can also cause other side effects, including skin thinning, loss of color in the skin, facial flushing, insomnia, moodiness and high blood sugar.
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Side effects of prednisone and other corticosteroids range from mild annoyances to serious, irreversible organ damage, and they occur more frequently with higher doses and more prolonged treatment. Common side effects include: Retention of sodium (salt) and fluid. Weight gain.