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What the AI Chatbot got WRONG about Prednisone

What the AI Chatbot got WRONG about Prednisone

The AI Chatbot got it wrong?

Chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI) are taking the internet by storm.

These amazing software programs like Chat GPT can create poems, stories, and blog posts.

Wouldn’t it be amazing if I didn’t have to do all the hard work of creating the prednisone videos and blog posts on my website and I just turn it over to AI?

I wanted to know how well the AI would do in a simple test…

I asked it to:

“Write a blog post about Prednisone Side Effects

It spit out a 6 point essay in a matter of seconds.

I was surprised about what it got right…

But more importantly, I was stunned about what it got wrong.

(If AI believes this all to be true, what do doctors believe about it when they’re prescribing prednisone?!)

Watch my new video to find out how accurate the AI chatbot was when it came to prednisone side effects.

Watch now!

What is Prednisone?

Prednisone is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat a wide range of conditions.

However, it can also bring a range of side effects, such as an increased risk of infection, weight gain, gastrointestinal issues, mood swings, and osteoporosis.

To reduce the risk of these side effects, people taking prednisone should consider taking calcium and vitamin D supplements, and use the Prednisone Checklist for natural tips on how to combat them.

6 Prednisone Side Effects According to AI Chatbot

1. Increased Risk of Infection

One of the most common side effects of prednisone is a weakened immune system, which makes it difficult for the body to fend off viruses and other illnesses.

This can increase the risk of developing an infection—including serious ones like pneumonia—while taking prednisone.

Symptoms to look out for include fever, chills, sore throat, and extreme fatigue.

2. Digestive Issues

Prednisone can cause gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, heartburn, stomach pain, bloating, indigestion, and cramping in some cases.

Additionally, it has been known to cause changes in appetite which may lead to weight gain or loss.

3. Mood Changes

Long-term use of prednisone can lead to mood swings due to its ability to alter levels of neurotransmitters in the brain.

It has been linked with depression as well as euphoria or high energy levels in some cases.

Other symptoms may include restlessness, agitation or insomnia.

4. High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is another common side effect of prednisone use and can be caused by fluid retention.

Increased blood sugar levels because of the steroid medication’s effect on metabolism.

If left untreated this can lead to strokes or heart attacks so it’s important to get your BP checked regularly while on prednisone.

5. Osteoporosis

Prednisone also has an adverse effect on bone density over time leading to osteoporosis.

If not managed properly talk with your doctor about calcium supplements or additional treatments for bone health maintenance when taking prednisone long-term (like most autoimmune disorders).

6. Skin Reactions

Many people experience skin irritation when taking prednisone because this medication not only affects the body internally but also externally with the potential for rash, redness or dermatitis.

Depending on individual sensitivity levels and dosage taken daily/weekly etc..

So if experiencing any abnormal itching/redness consider talking with doctor about adjusting dose/schedule accordingly ASAP in order to avoid more serious skin reactions.

Like Hives due to allergic reaction caused by predicate steroids being prescribed at too high doses throughout long periods (months/years) without evaluations from healthcare professionals first!

Conclusion

Prednisone is a commonly prescribed medication used to treat medical conditions such as allergies, asthma, and autoimmune diseases.

Although it can bring many beneficial effects, long-term use of prednisone can bring a range of potential side effects, including weight gain, gastrointestinal issues, mood swings, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis.

To reduce the risk of developing these side effects, it is advised that those taking prednisone should also take calcium and vitamin D supplements.

The Prednisone Checklist outlines the top effects and offers natural tips on how to manage them.

It is important to discuss any side effects and health concerns with a doctor in order to ensure the safe and proper use of prednisone.

Dr. Megan Milne, PharmD, BCACP

Dr. Megan Milne, PharmD, BCACP, is an award-winning clinical pharmacist board certified in the types of conditions people take prednisone for. Dr. Megan had to take prednisone herself for an autoimmune condition so understands what it feels like to suffer prednisone side effects and made it her mission to counteract them as the Prednisone Pharmacist.

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