Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, or significant swelling in your legs or ankles. These could indicate serious side effects.
Monitor Your Blood Sugar
If you have diabetes, closely monitor your blood sugar levels. Report any unusual increases or decreases to your doctor. Prednisone can affect blood sugar control.
Watch for Infections
Report any signs of infection, such as fever, chills, or persistent cough, to your doctor. Prednisone can weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible.
Mental Health Changes
Contact your doctor if you notice changes in your mood, such as increased anxiety, depression, or irritability. Prednisone can affect mental health.
Vision Problems
Report any changes in your vision, including blurred vision or double vision, to your doctor without delay. These could be signs of a serious problem.
Unusual Bruising or Bleeding
If you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, contact your physician. Prednisone can affect blood clotting.
