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    How Often Should I Take Prednisone

    Q&A: Can Prednisone Cause Health Problems?

    August 07, 2009
    The oral corticosteroid prednisone is often prescribed for asthmatics and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but the medication is not without risks, says Dr. Peter Gott. In this Q&A, Dr. Gott responds to a reader who wonders whether the drug could have caused delirium and heart problems in her elderly father. Gott outlines the most common side effects associated with the drug, and he gives information on the safest way to both take--and stop taking--a prednisone dose. Read more »
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