What side effects can this medication cause?
Possible side effects from prednisone use include:
- increased appetite
- indigestion
- nervousness or restlessness
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- upset stomach
- stomach irritation
- vomiting
- headache
- dizziness
- insomnia
- restlessness
- depression
- anxiety
- acne
- increased hair growth
- easy bruising
- irregular or absent menstrual periods
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, or hives)
- increased blood pressure (severe headache or blurred vision)
- sudden weight gain (more than 5 pounds in a day or two)
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?