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What Are The Side Effects Of Budesonide?
Question: In the 8 years I been seen at the VA I have been on the maximum dose of the steroid budesonide 9mg for 3 1/2 to 4 years straight. Until one Doctor caught it and said that I should of never been on any steroid for that long and it would cause other medical problems for me in the future. I was just wondering just what kind of health problems can I expect in the future.
Brief Answer:
Avoid long term use of steroids.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your query and concern.
Long term steroid use has many side effects which include:
Truncal obesity,
Acne,
Impaired wound healing,
Immunosuppression,
Hypertension,
Diabetes mellitus,
Increased appetite,
Gastrointestinal bleeding,
Osteoporosis, ,
Cataracts, glaucoma and visual blurring.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Avoid long term use of steroids.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your query and concern.
Long term steroid use has many side effects which include:
Truncal obesity,
Acne,
Impaired wound healing,
Immunosuppression,
Hypertension,
Diabetes mellitus,
Increased appetite,
Gastrointestinal bleeding,
Osteoporosis, ,
Cataracts, glaucoma and visual blurring.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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