People who have been prescribedprednisonemay have experienced one of this medication’s most troublesome and talked-about side effectsmood swings.
It’s an effective drug, it’s inexpensive, and it’s prescribed a lot for many conditions.
Prednisone has been associated with more serious problems such as psychotic disorders, delusions, and dementia.
Changes in mood because of prednisone usually go away once a person stops taking the drug.
In many cases, mood swings can occur rapidly and may seem irrational.
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