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Does Prednisone Cause Weight Gain?

i have been taking some prednisone prescribed by my doctor for being exposed to poison oak , therefore rashes and swelling has been experienced, all is getting well, yet I have noticed a bit of weight gain and more muscle definition, I am thin posture, 117 pounds and I do exercise, are these changes due to me taking this medicine
posted on Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Hello, thank you for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and I understand your concern. Weight gain is one of the side effects of corticosteroid therapy. It is a fat acumulation in the face and body and the legs becone slimmer. It is otherwise called Cushing face syndrome.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help you. Best regards Dr Xhufka.
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Does Prednisone Cause Weight Gain?

Hello, thank you for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and I understand your concern. Weight gain is one of the side effects of corticosteroid therapy. It is a fat acumulation in the face and body and the legs becone slimmer. It is otherwise called Cushing face syndrome. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help you. Best regards Dr Xhufka.