Prednisone Tablet, Delayed Release (Enteric Coated) Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• An Infection
• Mood Changes

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• Conditions Of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Increased Hunger
• Nervousness
• Water Retention
• Weight Gain

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Hormone Disorder Where The Body Produces High Levels Of Cortisol Called Cushing's Syndrome
• Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
• Diabetes
• High Levels Of White Blood Cells
• Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
• Thin Fragile Skin

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• Dry Skin
• Irregular Periods
• Puffy Face From Water Retention
• Small Red Skin Lesions Due To Dilated Blood Vessels
• Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Broken Bone
• A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
• A Disease With Shrinking And Weaker Muscles Called Myopathy
• A Fat Embolism, A Type Of Clot Made Of Cholesterol Or Fat
• A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
• A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Abnormal Liver Function Tests
• Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
• An Enlarged Liver
• An Increased Sodium Level In The Blood
• An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
• An Ulcer In The Esophagus
• Anemia
• Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
• Chronic Heart Failure
• Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
• Complete Stoppage Of The Heart
• Delirium
• Epidural Lipomatosis
• Excess Body Acid
• Fluid In The Lungs
• Glaucoma, An Increased Pressure In The Eye
• Hallucinations
• High Blood Pressure
• Impaired Wound Healing
• Increased Pressure In The Eye
• Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
• Insufficiency Of The Hypothalamus And Pituitary Gland
• Kaposi's Sarcoma
• Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
• Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
• Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
• Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
• Osteonecrosis, The Death Of Bone Tissue Due To A Lack Of Blood Supply
• Osteoporosis, A Condition Of Weak Bones
• Paranoia
• Pheochromocytoma
• Pseudotumor Cerebri, A Condition With High Fluid Pressure In The Brain
• Rupture Of A Tendon
• Seizures
• Slow Heartbeat
• Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
• Trouble Breathing
• Tumor Lysis Syndrome

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Condition Where There Is Excess Sugar In The Urine
• A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
• A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
• A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
• A Problem With Menstrual Periods
• A Skin Rash
• Abdominal Bloating
• Abnormal Fat Distribution
• Absence Of Menstrual Periods
• Acne
• An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
• Blurred Vision
• Bruising Under The Skin
• Bulging Of The Eyes
• Confusion
• Decreased Sperm Motility
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
• Excessive Sweating
• Fainting
• Fast Heartbeat
• Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
• Headache
• Hiccups
• High Blood Sugar
• Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
• Hives
• Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
• Joint Pain
• Memory Loss
• Muscle Weakness
• Nausea
• Optic Disk Edema
• Over Excitement
• Overactive Thyroid Gland
• Peripheral Sensory Nerve Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
• Scaling Of The Skin
• Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
• Skin Stretch Marks
• Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
• Visible Water Retention