Side Effect of Prednisolone in Nephrotic Syndrome
Prednisonlone is a very common medicine which is used to slow down the development of nephrotic syndrome. However, it shows some side effects which affects patient’s mental and physical life.
Presnisolone and its Function
Presnisolone is a very strong anti-iflamamtory medicine which can help reduce the symptoms of Nephrotic Sydrome, such as Swellings, and other Kidney Disases. It is expected to remove the excessive fluids from the tissues. More than half of patients with nephrotic sydnrome are suggested to take prednisolone.
Side Effects of Prednisolone in Nephroptic Syndrome
Each echmical drug has side effects, so does prednisolone. Here are the side effects of prednisolone which may appear to occur in patients with Nephrotic Syndrome.
Side effects could also occur due to drug interactions. Here are some of the common side effects of prednisolone that are associated with long-term use:
- Upset stomach
- insomnia
- headache
- easy bruising
- acne
- excessive sweating
- strech marks
- slow healing of wounds
- rupturing of tendons
- myalgia
- weight again
- memory problem
- increased appetite
- nausea
- loss of potassium
- sodium retension
- mood swings
- depression
- confusion
- high blood sugar
- high blood pressure
If the side effects trouble you a lot and makes your feel discomfortable, please contact your doctor or call 911 directly. There are many other alternative treatment to presnisolone, if you have interest, you can leave a message below and we are glad to give you a reply within 48 hours.
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