Steroids—Side Effects
Tips to avoid side effects of steroids--
Do not stop steroids suddenly.
Do not start/stop steroids without the advice of your doctor. See your Doctor on a regular basis so that the steroid dose can be tapered. Do not continue steroids without adequate supervision.
Consult your doctor if you start running fever.
Consult your Doctor if you develop any wound.
Inform any Doctor whom you are seeing for the first time that your are taking steroids.
Eat a healthy diet.
Exercise/ walk on a regular basis. This checks the weight gain associated with steroids & reduces the chances of osteoporosis as well.
You will require regular calcium, vitamin D supplements while on steroids to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Do not start/stop steroids without the advice of your doctor. See your Doctor on a regular basis so that the steroid dose can be tapered. Do not continue steroids without adequate supervision.
Consult your doctor if you start running fever.
Consult your Doctor if you develop any wound.
Inform any Doctor whom you are seeing for the first time that your are taking steroids.
Eat a healthy diet.
Exercise/ walk on a regular basis. This checks the weight gain associated with steroids & reduces the chances of osteoporosis as well.
You will require regular calcium, vitamin D supplements while on steroids to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
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Created on: April 2007
Last updated on: April 2011
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