I had a sever allergic reaction am wondering if prednisone will cause weight gain using for 2weeks or is it just water retention??
Will taking prednisone 25mg for 2 weeks cause permenant weight gain/change my metabolism?
Question posted by sooty1984 on 27 April 2014
Last updated on 30 April 2014
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StephO
27 April 2014
It does cause weight gain but no worries if its just a very short term treatment. For longer term treatments for longer than a week or 2 you will gain actual weight. However yes u can lose the weight like any other weight gain once off the Prednisone.
endlessPred
30 April 2014
I disagree with you stepho. Been on it continuously for nine plus years. There is water weight which one loses as they taper down or stop using it. Depending on dose it could be fifteen pounds or so. However, two weeks weight gain and loss is insignificant for someone who is obese. Food portions controlled and exercise are needed to keep from gaining weight. Water weight is temporary. People who blame prednisone for weight gain haven't found an effective way to control their food intake. Any physician will tell you as much. So please provide accurate information.
kaismama
27 April 2014
You will loose it when stop the med.
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