Prednisone side effects
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Since I have only been on 20mg for 1 week so far ( newly diagnosed PMR), and in 3 weeks will go down to 15mg ( hopefully), I was wondering about one of the side effects I have read about...the puffy "moon face". Does this occur at this dosage of the Pred, or is everyone different? I know it's probably the LEAST important side effect...but was just curious if it happens to everyone, or varies. Thank You
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Some people manage to lose it sooner, others later. Some have to wait to be off pred altogether. But cutting carbs does seem to make a difference.
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With regard to your first reduction, you would be wise to consider decreasing to just 17.5 rather than go direct to 15mg. The smaller decrease is likely to prove far more successful, being less of a shock to the body.