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Prednisolone side effect

2021-07-29 08:07:40
My son was on prednisolone medication for last two weeks for asthma related complication now there is some change in his appearance mostly his face and tummy with clean sign of puffed cheeks and moon face,will this go away as days go by ?
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This is a common side effect of steroids Please do not abruptly stop steroids Consult ypur doctor re stopping steroids
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Don’t worry On stopping steroids the face will come back to original shape

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Hello, It's common problem after this drug. After few days of stopping above drug, normal look will come. Follow my Instagram/tiwari_child_clinic for health Q&A. 🙏Tiwari child clinic Delhi🙏

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It is a common side effect of steroids to have moon like face. BP and sugars may also be affected. Please consult pediatrician for need of change in dose of steroids.

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