Prednisone

One side effect of prednisone that troubles many people who take it is unintentional weight gain. How can you safely lose weight after you have finished your prednisone therapy?

Side effects from the steroid drug prednisone are common. At what dosage are side effects common, and will they reverse once the prednisone is stopped?

Gaining weight while taking prednisone might be the last thing on your mind when you're getting your IBD under control, but once the course of prednisone is over your thoughts will turn to those extra lbs. How hard is it to get them off?

If you have IBD, your doctor has probably prescribed steroids such as prednisone. The common side effects of steroids range will go away when the dosage is tapered down and discontinued. However, many people are not aware of the potentially serious and permanent effects that can occur with high dosages and/or prolonged use of prednisone.

The common side effects of prednisone are pretty scary, so why do doctors prescribe this drug, and why do we continue to take it?

Answers to frequently asked questions about prednisone including dosage and other medical conditions which could contraindicate its use.

A discussion of some of the potential side effects of prednisone, a corticosteroid drug. Prednisone side effects can be temporary or permanent.

Learn more about prednisone, an adrenocortical steroid that is commonly used to treat children with asthma attacks, allergic reactions, poison ivy, and other conditions. From About Pediatrics Guide, Vincent Iannelli, MD.

A list of frequently asked questions such as who this drug is for, when you should be careful taking, if it interacts with other drugs, and what to do if you miss a dose.

An overwhelming amount of very technical information about prednisone.

A large amount of questions about prednisone answered by a doctor. Unfortunately, they are not hyperlinked or categorized in any way, so search for relevant words by holding down [CTR] and [F] keys on your keyboard.

Answers to questions about prednisone in a simple to read format. Also provides a link to a printable version

Complete, but technical, information about this drug including clinical pharmacology, side effects, warnings, and contraindications.

In plain English, Three Rivers explains how to take prednisone properly while avoiding weight gain and osteoporosis.

Prednisone and other steroids may be beneficial for many inflammatory conditions, but they may also cause serious and permanent side effects such as steroid-induced osteoporosis.

Prednisone and other steroids may be beneficial for the treatment of many inflammatory conditions, but they may also cause serious and permanent...

Steroid drugs such as prednisone, which have many side effects, are often used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Can prednisone cause steroid acne?

A potential side effect of prednisone is a rounding of the face. When will it go away?

A drug that is commonly used to treat several auto-immune conditions, prednisone affects many parts of the body. Learn about how prednisone affects you and how you can lessen any side effects.

Glaucoma is one potential side effect of prednisone. Unlike some other potential side effects, glaucoma is permanent, although it is treatable.