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- Side effects are more likely if you take steroid tablets for three weeks or more or you need four or more short courses a year. These side effects include: upset stomach heartburn wanting to eat more and putting on weight a ‘moon-shaped’ face (Cushing’s syndrome) finding it hard to sleep feeling anxious or having mood swings.
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Side effects of steroid inhalers. Steroid inhalers usually cause few or no side effects if used correctly and at low doses. Some people get: a sore mouth or throat. a hoarse or croaky voice. a cough. oral thrush – a fungal infection that causes white patches, redness and soreness in the mouth.
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- Weight Gain
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Mood Changes
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In our 2020 survey of 3000 people who had taken steroid tablets in the last year, 43% said they had put on weight after being on long term steroid tablets. This is because steroids can increase your appetite. They can also cause fluid retention and bloating. Prednisolone can also make your body store fat in other places around the body, like the fa...
In our survey, 40% said they found it difficult to sleep well when taking steroids, often due to racing thoughts. If you take your daily steroid tablet in the morning, it means that your body has time to process it before bedtime.
Taking steroid tablets can affect your mood. You may notice this side effect soon after you start taking steroids. You may feel manic, full of energy, or hyped up and unable to sleep well. You may also feel very low, or anxious and depressed. This is quite a common side effect, affecting about 5 in every 100 people taking prednisolone. Before takin...
The risk of thinning bones and breaks is much higher if you take high dose steroids for more than three months. Your doctor may suggest a bone mineral density scan known as a DEXA scan to assess your risk. This may show you have osteopenia, which is where you have lower bone density than average for your age. If you have low bone density, you shoul...
Some people notice changes to their face, which can look red or puffy, or rounder. Sometimes this is referred to as ‘moon face’. A red, round face is a symptom of a rare condition called Cushing’s syndrome, which is linked to taking high doses of steroids. You might also notice more body fat on the back of your neck, or round your shoulders. This i...
Long term or continuous courses of steroid tablets can affect the way the body controls blood sugar levels. If your blood sugars stay raised, this could lead to ‘steroid-induced diabetes .’ Your doctor should arrange blood tests to check your blood sugar levels. If you notice you’re thirsty, or need to urinate more than usual, tell your doctor. Sug...
Some people taking steroid tablets develop glaucoma. This is when your optic nerve in your eye becomes damaged due to a build-up of fluid. Make sure you have regular eye tests. It’s worth catching glaucoma early, so it can be treated quickly. Treatment will depend on the type of glaucoma you have, but you may be prescribed eye drops to reduce the p...
Long term steroids can increase the risk of cataracts. This is when the lens in your eye develops cloudy patches. See an optician or your GP immediately if you have any blurred vision. If your cataracts are not too bad, stronger glasses and brighter reading lights may help for a while. However, because cataracts get worse over time, you’ll eventual...
Taking high doses of steroid tablets can lower the body’s resistance to viruses, such as colds and flu. It can also take longer for cuts and wounds to heal. Contact your GP or asthma nurse as soon as possible if you know you’ve come into contact with someone who has chickenpox, or shingles because the chickenpox virus can make you really unwell if ...
Even though steroids have some side effects, they can also be a life-saving treatment. Taking a steroid preventer inhaler for asthma means you’re less likely to react to your asthma triggers like pollen, pollution, stress, and exercise.
Jan 11, 2023 · Learn how steroids work to treat asthma inflammation and what side effects they may cause. Find out about oral, inhaled, and injected steroids, and when to use them.
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- If you have asthma symptoms more than two days a week, or your symptoms become severe enough to interfere with everyday life, your doctor may presc...
- Your asthma inhaler may contain steroids, bronchodilators, or a mix of the two. You can receive steroids through a dry powder inhaler, soft mist in...
- Children of all ages can safely take inhaled steroids. But if you have an infant or toddler under age 5, you may find it easier to administer their...
- Inhaled steroids are generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and don’t affect fetal growth. Oral steroids, however, can cause fetal anoma...
- The most common alternative to steroid asthma medication is a bronchodilator. Other options include biologics, leukotriene modifiers, and cromolyn...
May 25, 2018 · Short-term side effects of using prednisone for asthma include: constipation. diarrhea. headaches. increased appetite.
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May 2, 2023 · Side effects of systemic steroids can include acne, mood or behavior changes, an upset stomach, and eye changes. These side effects rarely occur with short-term use, such as for an...
Feb 13, 2023 · Importantly, topically applied inhaled steroids have a dramatically reduced side effect profile compared to oral corticosteroids. The introduction of short and long-acting bronchodilators, in combination with inhaled steroids, is a further major advance that reduces symptoms and maintains asthma control.
