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Prednisone and other corticosteroids
Reduce your risk of corticosteroid side effects
Weigh the risks and benefits of corticosteroids
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How do corticosteroids work?
How are corticosteroids used?
What side effects can corticosteroids cause?
Side effects of corticosteroids taken by mouth
Side effects of inhaled corticosteroids
Side effects of corticosteroids put on the skin, called topical corticosteroids
Side effects of corticosteroid shots
Side effects of corticosteroids given through a vein, called intravenous
Lower your risk of corticosteroid side effects
Weigh the pros and cons of corticosteroids
Weigh the risks and benefits of corticosteroids
Content
How do corticosteroids work?
How are corticosteroids used?
What side effects can corticosteroids cause?
Side effects of corticosteroids taken by mouth
Side effects of inhaled corticosteroids
Side effects of corticosteroids put on the skin, called topical corticosteroids
Side effects of corticosteroid shots
Side effects of corticosteroids given through a vein, called intravenous
Lower your risk of corticosteroid side effects
Weigh the pros and cons of corticosteroids
Side effects of corticosteroid shots
Corticosteroid shots can cause short-term side effects near the site of the shot. These effects may include skin thinning or loss of color in the skin. Rarely, shots into joints may make joint pain and swelling worse for a few days. This pain is known as postinjection flare.
Other symptoms may include facial flushing, not being able to sleep and high blood sugar. Healthcare professionals most often limit corticosteroid injections to 3 to 4 a year.
