What are the side effects of Prednisone?

Commonly reported side effects of Prednisone include: [{'description': 'Excess sodium in the body', 'simple_term': 'Water and salt retention', 'severity': 'medium', 'percentage_affected_treatment': 9999, 'percentage_affected_control': 9999, 'side_effect': 'Sodium retention'}, {'description': "Heart's inability to pump efficiently in susceptible patients", 'simple_term': 'Heart failure', 'severity': 'high', 'percentage_affected_treatment': 9999, 'percentage_affected_control': 9999, 'side_effect': 'Congestive heart failure'}, {'description': 'Reduced muscle strength', 'simple_term': 'Weak muscles', 'severity': 'medium', 'percentage_affected_treatment': 9999, 'percentage_affected_control': 9999, 'side_effect': 'Muscle weakness'}, {'description': 'Bone density loss', 'simple_term': 'Bone weakness', 'severity': 'high', 'percentage_affected_treatment': 9999, 'percentage_affected_control': 9999, 'side_effect': 'Osteoporosis'}].

Is Prednisone safe for long-term use?

Prednisone is generally not recommended for long-term use without medical supervision.

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Does Prednisone work for eczema?

Prednisone has a research efficacy score of 42/100 for eczema — rated Mixed across 17 studies. Real users on social media rate it 42/100.

Research

/ 5

Social

/ 100

Safety

/ 100

Evidence

studies

How does Prednisone help eczema?

Systemic glucocorticoid agonist

Category: Corticosteroid

Efficacy: Research vs. Real Users

Research Evidence

42/100

Mixed

Based on 17 studies

Score derived from PubMed research published in the past year.

Real User Reports

42/100

Mixed

Based on social media sentiment analysis.

Self-reported results can be biased. Use as context, not proof.

How It Works

Administration Oral, Daily
Adult dose target If you're open to steroids and topical treatments haven't worked for you
Child dose target If you're open to steroids and growth suppression is not a concern

Safety Profile

/ 100

Safety Score: Moderate

Higher scores indicate a more favorable safety profile.

Known Side Effects

[{'description': 'Excess sodium in the body'
'simple_term': 'Water and salt retention'
'severity': 'medium'
'percentage_affected_treatment': 9999
'percentage_affected_control': 9999
'side_effect': 'Sodium retention'}
{'description': "Heart's inability to pump efficiently in susceptible patients"
'simple_term': 'Heart failure'
'severity': 'high'
'percentage_affected_treatment': 9999
'percentage_affected_control': 9999
'side_effect': 'Congestive heart failure'}
{'description': 'Reduced muscle strength'
'simple_term': 'Weak muscles'
'severity': 'medium'
'percentage_affected_treatment': 9999
'percentage_affected_control': 9999
'side_effect': 'Muscle weakness'}
{'description': 'Bone density loss'
'simple_term': 'Bone weakness'
'severity': 'high'
'percentage_affected_treatment': 9999
'percentage_affected_control': 9999
'side_effect': 'Osteoporosis'}]

Cautions

✓ Generally considered safe during pregnancy

✓ Generally considered safe while breastfeeding

⚠ Not recommended for long-term use without supervision

Who Should Consider Prednisone?

Severity ['moderate', 'severe']
Minimum age 12 years old
Effective areas ['face', 'neck', 'arms', 'hands', 'legs', 'feet', 'torso', 'genitals', 'scalp', 'ears', 'eyelids']
Category Steroids

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Prednisone work for eczema?: Research gives Prednisone a score of 42/100 for eczema (Mixed), based on 17 studies. Real-user reports score it 42/100.
What are the side effects of Prednisone?: Commonly reported side effects include: [{'description': 'Excess sodium in the body', 'simple_term': 'Water and salt retention', 'severity': 'medium', 'percentage_affected_treatment': 9999, 'percentage_affected_control': 9999, 'side_effect': 'Sodium retention'}, {'description': "Heart's inability to pump efficiently in susceptible patients", 'simple_term': 'Heart failure', 'severity': 'high', 'percentage_affected_treatment': 9999, 'percentage_affected_control': 9999, 'side_effect': 'Congestive heart failure'}, {'description': 'Reduced muscle strength', 'simple_term': 'Weak muscles', 'severity': 'medium', 'percentage_affected_treatment': 9999, 'percentage_affected_control': 9999, 'side_effect': 'Muscle weakness'}, {'description': 'Bone density loss', 'simple_term': 'Bone weakness', 'severity': 'high', 'percentage_affected_treatment': 9999, 'percentage_affected_control': 9999, 'side_effect': 'Osteoporosis'}].
Is Prednisone safe for long-term use?: Prednisone is generally not recommended for long-term use without medical supervision.
How do you use Prednisone?: Prednisone is administered oral, Daily, at a target dose of If you're open to steroids and topical treatments haven't worked for you.
Is Prednisone safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?: Prednisone is generally considered safe during pregnancy. It is generally considered safe while breastfeeding. Always confirm with your healthcare provider.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment. Scores are derived from publicly available research and social media data and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance.