
Taking Prednisolone For The Inflammation Of Tonsils. Side Effects? Weight Gain Likely?

Thank you for the query.
Prednisolone is a steroid drug which prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation and undoubtedly it causes weight gain at higher doses. Kindly don't get alarmed as you have been advocated a trivial dose which should not cause weight gain and even if it does, it will be inconspicuous.
Just take the medications as advised, do not stop taking it suddenly without the consent of your Doctor, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
The side effects may include headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain, acne, dry skin and weight gain.
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Wish you Good Health.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Tauseef.

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