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Effect Of Continuous Usage Of Prednisone

Updated January 31, 2017
nidzxie Says:
Sun, April 24, 2016

hi, im an asthmatic, and i am taking 20 mg prednisone twice a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, is it ok to continue taking up this medicine even though i dont have an asthma attack?

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Verwon Says:
Tue, January 31, 2017

You should only take it, if your doctor has instructed you to do so, long term use of it, according to the NIH, could result in acne, fluid retention, weight gain, and congestive heart failure.

What medications do you take for your asthma?

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