Corticosteroids - Side Effects of Short-Term Use

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What is Corticosteroids - Side Effects of Short-Term Use?

A Detailed description of the potential side effects of short term high dose, oral or injected corticosteroids...

  • Upset stomach.
  • High blood pressure.
  • Weight gain in the belly, face and back of the neck.
  • A buildup of fluid, causing swelling in your lower legs.
  • Problems with mood swings, memory, behavior, and other psychological effects, such as confusion or delirium.
  • Weight gain
  • Blood sugar
  • Infection
  • Osteoporosis
  • High blood pressure
  • Stomach ulcers
  • Cataracts and glaucoma
  • Insomnia
  • Adrenal suppression
  • osteoporosis.
  • sodium and fluid retention.
  • adrenal suppression.
  • insomnia and sleep disturbances.
  • gastric irritation.
  • increased appetite and weight gain.
  • mood changes - agitation, emotional lability.
  • hyperglycaemia - increased thirst, frequent urination, high blood glucose and high levels of sugar in the urine.

High blood pressure. Problems with mood swings, memory, behavior, and other psychological effects, such as confusion or delirium. Upset stomach. Weight gain in the belly, face and back of the neck.

It may cause nausea if you take it on an empty stomach. Avoid taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) while you are taking oral corticosteroids. Taking both of these medicines might cause an upset stomach. NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve).

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Ask your health care provider about trying lower doses or intermittent dosing.
  • Talk to your provider about switching to nonoral forms of corticosteroids.
  • Ask your provider if you should take calcium and vitamin D supplements.
  • Take care when discontinuing therapy.

How is it treated?

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Injected corticosteroids can cause temporary side effects near the site of the shot. These side effects include skin thinning, loss of color in the skin and intense pain. This pain is known as post-injection flare. Other symptoms may include facial flushing, insomnia and high blood sugar.

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