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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Prednisone is a generic drug that’s prescribed for many inflammatory and immune system conditions, such as allergies. As with other drugs, prednisone can cause side effects, such as weight gain and “moon face.”Prednisone is used to treat certain conditions, including:hormone conditions, such as adrenal insufficiencyautoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosisskin conditions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndromeallergic conditions, such as asthma or allergieseye conditions, such as optic neuritisbreathing problems, such as pneumonitisblood conditions, such as thrombocytopenialeukemia and lymphomaulcerative colitisPrednisone is available as the brand-name drug Rayos. Prednisone comes as an oral tablet. The drug also comes as an oral solution, but this article does not cover that form.Read on to learn about potential common, mild, and serious side effects. For a general overview of this drug, including what prednisone tablets are used for, refer to this article.Prednisone can cause certain side effects (also called adverse effects), some of which are more common than others. These side effects may be temporary, lasting a few days to weeks. However, if the side effects last longer than that, bother you, or become severe, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist.These are just a few of the more common side effects reported by people who took the brand-name version of prednisone (Rayos) in clinical trials:edema (swelling due to excess fluid)muscle weaknessbloating (swelling due to excess fluid or gas, often in the abdomen)thin skinsweating** For more information about this side effect, see “Prednisone: Side effect specifics” below.Mild side effects can occur with prednisone. This list doesn’t include all possible mild side effects of the drug. For more information, you can refer to prednisone’s prescribing information.Mild side effects that have been reported with prednisone include:edema (swelling due to excess fluid)muscle weaknessbloating (swelling due to excess fluid or gas, often in the abdomen)thin skinexcitementchanges in menstrual bleedingconfusionrestlessnessnausea or vomitingacne“moon face*”weight gain*headache*sweating*difficulty sleeping*mild allergic reaction*These side effects may be temporary, lasting a few days to weeks. However, if the side effects last longer than that, bother you, or become severe, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist.Note: After the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a drug, it tracks side effects of the medication. If you develop a side effect while taking Prednisone and want to tell the FDA about it, visit MedWatch.* For more information about this side effect, see “Prednisone: Side effect specifics” below.Prednisone may cause serious side effects. The list below may not include all possible serious side effects of the drug. For more information, you can refer to prednisone’s prescribing information.If you develop serious side effects while taking prednisone, call your doctor right away. If the side effects seem life threatening or you think you’re having a medical emergency, immediately call 911 or your local emergency number.Serious side effects that have been reported and their symptoms include:Heart problems, such as congestive heart failure. Symptoms may include: difficulty breathingswelling in the legs or feetrapid heart rateMood changes, such as depression. Symptoms may include: feeling sad or hopelessinsomnia or sleeping
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