Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using prednisone as follows:
- Prednisone carries risk for bone resorption and reduced calcium deposition in the bone. This can result in thinning out of bones and contribute to development of pathological fractures. Menopausal women are increasingly at risk for pathological fractures, due to absence of estrogens contributing heavily to the skeletal weakness.
- Inflammatory response and inflammatory mediators are needed for migration of white blood cells and healing proteins into any wounded tissue, which are essential to promote healing. Inhibition of inflammatory response by prednisone can inhibit migration of white blood cells and healing proteins to the damaged tissue and thus contribute to poor wound healing.
- Depending on the dose of intake, prednisone use can result in mood swings ranging from euphoria to depression. Individuals can also present with psychosis and aggressive behavior with prednisone intake. Individuals with history of mood disorders and psychosis are more prone for exacerbation of these findings with prednisone intake.
