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Short-term side effects, as with all glucocorticoids, include high blood glucose levels, especially in patients who already have diabetes mellitus or are on other medications that increase blood glucose (such as tacrolimus), and mineralocorticoid effects such as fluid retention. Additional short-term side effects include insomnia, euphoria and rarely mania. Long-term side effects include Cushing's syndrome, weight gain, osteoporosis, glaucoma, type II diabetes mellitus, and depression upon withdrawal.
Major
* depression, mania, or other psychiatric symptoms
* unusual fatigue or weakness
* blurred vision
* abdominal pain
* peptic ulcer
* infections
* painful hips or shoulders
* osteoporosis
* acne breakouts
* insomnia
* reduced libido
Minor
* weight gain
* Stretch marks
* facial swelling
* nervousness
* acne
* rash
* increased appetite
* hyperactivity
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