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Does The Side Effect Of Weight Gain And Water Retention From Zempred Would Stay After The Completion Of Dosage?

HI, i am having skin problem recently and my doctor suggested me to have zempred 16 for 5 days @ breakfast, and found this tablet is steroid and have side effects sucha as weight gain.. my question does this side effect of weight gain and water retention would stay after the completion of dosage ..
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
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Hi and welcome to HCM,
This effect can last as long as a year after after steroid discontinuation. Nothing to worry.

Wish you speedy recovery,

THANKS
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Does The Side Effect Of Weight Gain And Water Retention From Zempred Would Stay After The Completion Of Dosage?

Hi and welcome to HCM, This effect can last as long as a year after after steroid discontinuation. Nothing to worry. Wish you speedy recovery, THANKS