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Does Prednisone Have Any Side Effects?

I had iritis and was given prednisone for it. Then 3 weeks ago I had to go to the ER because I thought I was having a stroke. They gave me a ct scan and an MRI and said they were negative I m so exhausted and they can t seem to figure out what happened
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Hello.Prednisone intake is not related to symptoms that you refer.Adverse effects of taking prednisone short term are increased blood sugar levels and slightly elevated blood pressure.In the long term, the most common side effect is osteoporosis.I wish you good health.
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Does Prednisone Have Any Side Effects?

Hello.Prednisone intake is not related to symptoms that you refer.Adverse effects of taking prednisone short term are increased blood sugar levels and slightly elevated blood pressure.In the long term, the most common side effect is osteoporosis.I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you,please indicate this)