Posted by sailpappy (209.208.77.230) on January 19, 2001 at 21:38:53:
In Reply to: Sailpappy, here's my answer! posted by Luke on January 19, 2001 at 15:22:31:
I'll find the lith precautions too but I think this says something about the side effects of prednisone use. Mine was 25 years ago and extremely high long term dosage.
I found it at this address, you can find it in any PDR.
""http://www.healthsqr.com/newrx/DEL1121.HTM""
If you take Deltasone over the long term, the buildup of adrenal hormones in your body may cause a condition called Cushing's syndrome, marked by weight gain, a "moon-faced" appearance, thin, fragile skin, muscle weakness, brittle bones, and purplish stripe marks on the skin. Women are more vulnerable to this problem than men. Alternate-day therapy may help prevent its development.
Other potential side effects from Deltasone include:
Bone fractures, bruising, bulging eyes, congestive heart failure, convulsions, distended abdomen, face redness, glaucoma, headache, hives and other allergic-type reactions, increased pressure inside eyes or skull, inflamed esophagus or pancreas, irregular menstrual periods, muscle weakness or disease, osteoporosis, peptic ulcer, poor healing of wounds, stunted growth (in children), sweating, thin, fragile skin, vertigo
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Why should this drug not be prescribed?