Alterations in hair growth. Prednisone can cause a darkening and/or increase in hair growth. This disappears when the dose of Prednisone is decreased.
Cataracts. After prolonged use of Prednisone, cataracts may develop occasionally.
Skin changes. Prednisone can cause a change in the condition of your skin. You may notice that your skin bruises more easily.
Nausea, vomiting, pain, fever, and/or flare-up of disease. Rapid withdrawal or stopping of Prednisone may cause these side effects. Never stop or change your Prednisone dose without your doctor's consent. If you are planning a vacation, always carry an extra supply.
Aseptic necrosis of the hip. An unusual reaction.
How long will the side effects last? If side effects develop, they usually will persist as long as the medication is continued. As the dose decreases so will the side effects. Some side effects are permanent and will not reverse after medication is discontinued.
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Your physician should monitor you closely when on prednisone. You should always notify him of any changes in side effects. You Physician should also try to maintain your illness on the lowest possible dosage of prednisone.
Common maintenance doses range from 5mg a day to 20 mg a day doses above that are not really maintenance doses and should be decreased as soon as possible.
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