What are the long term effects of the oral steroid, Prednisone?
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Bone deterioration is a main factor and a bone density test should be performed periodically.\nTendancy to bruise easily.\nSorry, I forget the rest.  Hope this helps
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From personal experience from using NON anabolic steriods(corticosteriods) as an immunosuppressant after a lung transplant, they do cause weight gain (puffy cheeks and weight gain the belly), high blood pressure, water retention and muscle loss and the obvious immunosuppression.
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Vitamin S aka steroids.
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Sounds like you are taking prednisone a.k.a "good guy-bad guy".\n\nUnfortunately, weight gain is a very common side effect and sometimes the weight can be in the most unlikely places, for example a hump on your back.\n\nFortunately, you will be able to loose the weight from all those strange places once the drug is discontinued. \n\nAlso, I would caution you not to discontinue the drug on your own. You must be weaned off of it, you cannot just stop taking it.\n\n~Good Luck
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In low single doses (200 to 400 mg) and daily doses of up to 1,200 mg the incidence of side effects is low. However, in patients treated on a long-term basis with more than 1,200 mg daily discontinuation rates are as high as 10 to 15%.This includes smoking, injecting or any form of absorption.\n\nCommon adverse effects include: nausea, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal ulceration/bleeding, raised liver enzymes, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness, salt and fluid retention, hypertension.\n\nInfrequent adverse effects include: oesophageal ulceration, heart failure, hyperkalaemia, renal impairment, confusion, bronchospasm, rash
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i have had the steroid shot i don't know what exactly it was but it sounded like kellog it was something really similar.  i got relief in like 5 min it was great the rash stayed for a week but the itching was gone.  i was told it would last for 7-14 days i was also put one the steroid pills for 12 days and have been allergy free for over a month now.  i had and unknown allergy for 5 months before i went in about it.\nmy mom also gets the shots she went though years of getting them but no longer needs them.  they are really ruff on your body thought i looked up the side effects and they can be bad so you might want to compare the side effects of all the different ones and see what you think you can live with best before you go and ask for one.  everyone reacts differently so you really need to look up the side effects first
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Here are the effects you can expect from steroids:enlargement of the heart,shrunken testicles,elevated cholesterol,sterility,gynecomastia(you'll grow excess breast tissue) and increased risk of cancer.Of course the gains are not even comparable.Steroids will make you grow 1000 times faster.\nCreatine is safe when used as directed.The increased size comes from gains in strength and intramuscular water storage.Tell your cousin he's a lazy sot and everyone will laugh when his nuts are the size of cashews or smaller.Then when he's impotent for at least two weeks after his cycle ends.\nSteroids are either androgenic or anabolic in your body.Creatine is an amino acid compound present in all muscle tissue and to some degree in your liver.It's an adenosine tri phosphate pre curser(ATP) and is stored as phosphacreatine in your body.Creatine is legal where as steroids are not.Tell your cousin to join USAPL after his cycle so he can be embarassed when I not only beat him,but he fails his drug test and I pass.
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Hi,\n\nHope You and family are fine.\n\nHere is the complete drug information, if this not helps can You be more specific please so, I can try to answer once more. Thanks.\n\n\nprogesterone Drug information \nGeneric Name: progesterone (proe JESS te rone)\nBrand Names: First Progesterone MC10, First Progesterone MC5, Prometrium\n \n\n\n\nWhat is the most important information I should know about progesterone? \n •  Do not take the Prometrium brand of progesterone if you are allergic or sensitive to peanuts. Prometrium capsules contain peanut oil and should never be used by individuals with a peanut allergy. \n •  Progesterone has been associated with increased blood clotting. Increased blood clotting can cause stroke, heart attack, blood clots in the lungs, vision loss or blindness and many other problems. Any of these conditions may cause death or serious long-term disability. Stop taking progesterone and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects: \n      · shortness of breath or pain in the chest; \n      · a sudden severe headache; \n      · visual changes; \n      · a painful, red, swollen leg; \n      · numbness or tingling in an arm or leg. \n •  Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Progesterone may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. \n •  The Women's Health Initiative Memory Study (WHIMS) found that postmenopausal women 65 years of age or older who were treated with oral conjugated estrogens plus medroxyprogesterone acetate had an increased risk of developing dementia. It is unknown whether this finding applies to younger postmenopausal women. \n •  The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study reported increased risks of heart attack, stroke, invasive breast cancer, blood clots in the lungs, and blood clots in the legs in postmenopausal women (50-79 years of age) during 5 years of treatment with oral conjugated estrogens combined with medroxyprogesterone acetate. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is progesterone? \n •  Progesterone is a female hormone important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. \n •  Progesterone is used to prevent overgrowth of the endometrium of postmenopausal women who have not had a hysterectomy and are receiving estrogen replacement therapy. Progesterone is also used to treat the absence of menstruation due to progesterone deficiency. \n •  Progesterone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking progesterone? \n •  Do not take the Prometrium brand of progesterone if you are allergic or sensitive to peanuts. Prometrium capsules contain peanut oil and should never be used by individuals with a peanut allergy. \n •  Do not take progesterone without first talking to your doctor if you have  \n      · a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, \n      · breast cancer, \n      · cancer of a genital organ, \n      · liver disease, or \n      · undiagnosed vaginal bleeding. \n •  Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have \n      · epilepsy or a seizure disorder, \n      · migraines, \n      · asthma, \n      · kidney disease, \n      · heart disease, \n      · diabetes, or \n      · a history of depression. \n •  You may not be able to take progesterone, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. \n •  The Women's Health Initiative Memory Study (WHIMS) found that postmenopausal women 65 years of age or older who were treated with oral conjugated estrogens plus medroxyprogesterone acetate had an increased risk of developing dementia. It is unknown whether this finding applies to younger postmenopausal women. \n •  The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) st
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Side effects can occur from any medication and yes, prednisone is definitely one of them.  You can just type in the word prednisone into your search engine and it should bring up several sites that will tell you what the side effects are.  Has he notified his doctor of the mix up?
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prednisone can have some bad side effects .. i would suggest a trip to the ER or to a doctor instead.
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I'm assuming you are talking about anabolic steroids. If so, the best cycle is to not use them. They do more harm than good. Yes, they will make your muscles grow (with a good exercise program), but the side effects are pretty bad. Here is a list of some side effects:\n\nsevere acne\nreduced sexual function\ntesticular atrophy\npremature baldness\nabnormal breast development (in males)\npermenant increase in body hair (in females)\nenlargement of the heart\nincreases of prostate cancer in heavy users\nliver damage\n\nSound fun. doesn't it.
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Eat less, exercise more. Talk to your doctor about the steroid impact on your body so that you can set up a good diet and exercise plan for your needs.
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I also have Crohn's Disease and have had it for 6 years. Sometimes it is bad and other times it is ok. I was also anemic. I choose not to go on any medication for various reason, but it is something you should discuss with your doctor. Predisone causes a lot of weight gain. You should maybe see another doctor and find a lot of online information that can help. Sometimes certain foods will flair it up such as dairy or spicy foods. If you want more information then feel free to email me.
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I have sarcoidosis (which is in remission).  I was prescribed steroids but never got to take them because my inflammation began going down right before I took my first dose.
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If you saw your doctor soon after you were diagnosed, you might have gotten a little better with prednisone (steroids) and acyclovir (antivirals).  Eye lubrication drops to your eyes will make them feel better.  \n\nUnfortunately, the reality of the situation is that you may never get better.  Odds are that you will completely recover or get significantly better, but there is a possibility that you won't.
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In spite of some other responses, steroid nasal sprays are perfectly fine for recurrent sinus inflammation.  They are typically prescribed for people that have sinus infections over and over.  The amount of steroid that gets into the blood stream through the nose is very minimal and hasn't been shown to cause the side effects that taking oral steroids does.  If you have a serious other condition (such as diabetes or glaucoma) then you should probably not take any steroids, but if you are lucky enough to not have these other conditions, then steroids are perfectly acceptable.
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Prednisone is a steroid and it will absolutely cause insomnia.  It can also cause irritability and increased sweating.  You're on a dose that was probably prescribed for some type of inflammatory problem or possibly for a respitory issue.  It will decrease as your dosage decreases.  Prednisone is a nasty drug with all types of bad side effects however, for people with chronic inflammation they are on maintenance dosages for long periods of time.