What exactly is a steroid?
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Asked by: Tim Moorehead
What are the 3 types of steroids?
Types of steroids
- Oral steroids. Oral steroids reduce inflammation and are used for treating many different conditions, including: …
- Topical steroids. Topical steroids include those used for the skin, nasal sprays and inhalers. …
- Steroid nasal sprays.
What medication is considered a steroid?
Types of oral steroids
- Prednisolone.
- Betamethasone.
- Dexamethasone.
- Hydrocortisone.
- Methylprednisolone.
- Deflazacort.
What are 5 common side effects of steroids?
What are the possible side effects of steroids?
- Increased appetite.
- Weight gain.
- Changes in mood.
- Muscle weakness.
- Blurred vision.
- Increased growth of body hair.
- Easy bruising.
- Lower resistance to infection.
What are the side effects of steroid tablets?
Side effects of steroid tablets
- indigestion or heartburn.
- increased appetite, which could lead to weight gain.
- difficulty sleeping.
- changes in mood and behaviour, such as feeling irritable or anxious.
- an increased risk of infections – especially chickenpox, shingles and measles.
- high blood sugar or diabetes.
