Discover which prednisone side effects are irreversible and which are surprisingly reversible.

You may have had no idea that when you started prednisone, it could lead to long-term consequences.

Find ways to cope with and potentially prevent some of the worst side effects.

I cover these prednisone side effects in this video below:

• Moon face
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Osteoporosis
• Osteonecrosis/Avascular Necrosis
• Weight Gain
• Hair Loss from prednisone

Which prednisone side effects cause irreversible, permanent, lasting consequences?

• Cataracts
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Osteoporosis
• Osteonecrosis/Avascular Necrosis

Thankfully, pretty much every other prednisone side effect will go away when you decrease the dose and eventually stop taking those pretty little pills.

It is possible that some psychiatric side effects can linger for an extended period of time, such as dementia, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders.

What about my hair?! Will it ever grow back after prednisone?

I personally lost 1/3 of my hair after I stopped taking prednisone. I stopped taking prednisone in the beginning of June. By the end of July, every time I brushed my hair, my brush would fill up completely. Entire brushfuls, gone. That lasted for about two months. Then I waited. I couldn’t tell for sure, but it seemed like by February I had little shoots. Now, in August (1 year later), there is a noticeable difference between the top and bottom of my braid. It’s a lot thicker. You can kind of see it in the video, below, that I’ve got thicker hair until about my chin, then it thins out below that.

So yes, your hair will grow back after prednisone!

Is there anything I can do?

Yes, there are many ways that you can fight back. You can change things that are within your control to change. To find out my top 25+ tips for improving your health and preventing these terrible consequences…

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This video is originally broadcast Live on the Facebook Page – Prednisone Warriors with Dr. Megan

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Prednisone is a medication that offers many benefits, but also has potential adverse effects, both reversible and irreversible. Those on prednisone may experience temporary side effects such as moon face, high blood pressure and hair loss, which will reverse once the medication is stopped. However, more serious long-term effects include cataracts, glaucoma, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and bone loss. To help counteract bone loss and other complications, it is suggested to take calcium and vitamin D daily, while an eye exam and DEXA scan should be done once a year. Additionally, the Prednisone Wellness Checklist recommends preventive steps to avoid weight gain, a common side effect of taking prednisone. Overall, prednisone offers relief for many ailments, but caution and due diligence should be taken as reversible and irreversible effects can occur.