Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 Just to clarify, here¹s a short blurb about steroids, courtesy of WebMD.com: Corticosteroids- The occurrence of side effects depends on the dose, type of steroid and length of treatment. Some side effects are more serious than others. Common side effects of systemic steroids include the following: * Acne * Blurred vision * Cataracts or glaucoma * Easy bruising * Difficulty sleeping * High blood pressure * Increased appetite, weight gain * Increased growth of body hair * Lower resistance to infection * Muscle weakness * Nervousness, restlessness * Osteoporosis * Stomach irritation * Sudden mood swings * Swollen, puffy face * Water retention, swelling * Worsening of diabetes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2002 Report Share Posted February 15, 2002 In a message dated 2/14/02 8:38:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, feralelf@... writes: > Some side effects are more serious than others. Common side effects of > systemic steroids include the following: > What a bundle of joyful information, Robbie. Thanks a lot [LOL]. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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