am being treated for polymyalgia, (second bout in past ten years) and was given steroids about a month ago, and short term memory has become noticeably worse since taking these tablets. Am also on medication for high blood pressure/high cholestorol.
Can prednisone cause short term memory loss, even on dose of 10 - 12 mg?
- Asked
- 1 Aug 2011 by LUNE
- Updated
- 23 Sep 2017
- Topics
- prednisone, steroid
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suzanne66
1 Aug 2011
Yes - memory loss has been reported with prednisone. Talk with your doctor.
For more information see: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/prednisone-side-effects.html
suzannelloydsimmons
23 Sep 2017
I am being prescribed 500 mg mycophenolate for sarcoidosis. I am experiencing a good deal of memory loss. Is this normal with this drug? I am also taking prednisone. I know that it contributes to memory loss. I am afraid of these two together. I would rather be sick and have a brain to use than not.
Further Information
- Prednisone Information for Consumers
- Prednisone Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Prednisone (detailed)
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