Does Prednisone Make You Gain Weight
Health Encyclopedia: Cushing Syndrome Symptoms
Cushing syndrome - corticosteroid induced; Corticosteroid-induced Cushing syndrome; Latrogenic Cushing syndrome; Exogenous Cushing syndrome
Symptoms
- Euphoria, unrelated to life situation
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Moon face (round, red and full) -
Buffalo hump (a collection of fat between the shoulders) - Central obesity with an abdomen that sticks out and thin arms and legs
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Weight gain -
Weakness -
Backache ...
Expert & Community Posts
What Is It Like to Take Oral Prednisone?
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...remission in 80% of patients.Side effects can be very distressing and sometimes serious. They include weight gain, skin problems, moon-shaped face, high blood pressure, diabetes, cataracts, mental... Read more »
Medications
...upset, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »
...upset, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »
...upset, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »
...upset, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »
...pain fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat unusual weight gain swelling of the ankles/feet ... Read more »
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