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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 corticosteroids given through a vein, called intravenous
Intravenous corticosteroids can cause side effects during and shortly after treatment. Short-term effects may include:
- Blood pressure changes.
- Heart rate changes.
- High blood sugar.
- Skin flushing.
- Trouble sleeping.
- Mood swings.
When taking corticosteroids through a vein for a longer time, you may have some of the same side effects of taking corticosteroids by mouth for a longer time.
