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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Omnacortil For A Prolonged Period?
Hi .. m suffering frm mouth ulcers since childhood ...got many treatments n tests done but no results ....then doctor suggested me omnacortil 40mg .....which m taking from last 7-8 years about 5-6 tab in a month. Want to know its major side effects ....is it OK to continue for prolonged period as there is no other way Dan this for my disease Please help
Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Hello,
Ideally, steroids should not be taken for longer duration as they can have mild to serious side effects like norma rashes, obesity, organ dysfunction of failure. Take another opinion from another physician or start taking alternative treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
Ideally, steroids should not be taken for longer duration as they can have mild to serious side effects like norma rashes, obesity, organ dysfunction of failure. Take another opinion from another physician or start taking alternative treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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