Side effects of prednisolone

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Side effects

This medication may be a reason of obesity, hirsutism (excess body hair growth in women), acne, menstrual disorders, osteoporosis, Itsenko-Cushing syndrome (obesity, decreased sexual function, bone fragility), gastrointestinal ulcerations, ulcer perforation, hemorrhagic pancreatitis, hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), increase in blood clotting, mental disorders. Withdrawal symptoms are possible especially after long treatment. Other side effects which should be informed about to your doctor if they worsen are changes in vision, depression, seizures, bloody or tarry stools, low potassium (increased urination, extreme thirst, uneven heart rate), hypertension.