{"id":35676,"date":"2021-06-26T15:18:20","date_gmt":"2021-06-26T19:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=35676"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:11:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:11:55","slug":"prednisolone-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/prednisolone-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Prednisolone side effects and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prednisolone<\/a> is a widely-used prescription drug that treats a wide range of medical conditions. Called a <\/span>corticosteroid<\/span><\/a> or glucocorticoid, prednisolone pills reduce inflammation, block the immune system, fight leukemia or lymphoma, or can be used to replace cortisol, the body\u2019s natural corticosteroid hormone. Similar to prednisolone, <\/span>prednisolone sodium phosphate<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>prednisolone acetate<\/span><\/a> may be prescribed as eye drops to treat eye swelling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As with all corticosteroids, prednisolone commonly causes side effects. Some can be severe and even life-threatening. Side effects can sometimes be made worse when other drugs are taken. Prednisolone can also worsen pre-existing medical conditions. A little understanding of how prednisolone works as well as a few tips can help minimize problems when taking prednisolone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Common side effects of prednisolone<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most people will experience side effects when given prednisolone. Corticosteroids are powerful hormones and affect nearly every major system in the body. Many common side effects are dose-dependent, so higher doses are more likely to cause side effects. The <\/span>most common side effects<\/span><\/a> of prednisolone are:<\/span><\/p>\n

Skin problems<\/span><\/h3>\n