How Does Prednisone Cause Weight Gain
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 ...
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Medications
Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system's response... Read more »
Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system's response... Read more »
Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system's response... Read more »
Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system's response... Read more »
...have switched from an oral corticosteroid (e.g., prednisone tablets) to this inhaler within the... Read more »
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