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What are the Effects of Prednisone for Treating Polymalgia Rheumatica?08/06/2008 03:46PM |
I have recently been diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatic and I have severe osteoporosis. The doctor prescribed 10 mg of Prednisone for the treatment of polymalgia and a once a year shot of reclast. Are these the only treatments for the above problems and what are the risks?
Prednisone is used to treat polymyalgia rheumatic. Reclast is used to treat osteoporosis. Reclast is a brand of the drug zoledronic acid.
Daily use of prednisone can cause mood and appetite changes. Zoledronic acid can cause fatigue, fever, nausea and constipation.
The links below have more in-depth information on Polymyalgia Rheumatica as well as on the uses and side effects of both prednisone and zoledronic acid.
Please discuss treatment options with your prescribing doctor.
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Carmen M. Hadley, RPh, CSPI Clinical Instructor Central Ohio Poison Center Nationwide Children’s Hospital College of Pharmacy The Ohio State University |
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