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Side effects of the glucocorticoids [5]
| SIDE EFFECT of Prednisone | TIME DEPENDENT | DOSE DEPENDENT | THE MINIMUM DOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OCCURRENCE OF THE EFFECTS. ADVERSE (mg) |
| Osteoporosis | Yes | Yes | 5 |
| Hyperglycemia | Yes | Yes | 2.5 |
| Cushing's Syndrome | Yes | Yes | 5 |
| Cardiovascular disease | Yes | Yes | 7.5 |
| Increasing the risk of infection | Yes | Yes | 5-7,5 |
| Dermatology | Yes | Yes | Undefined |
| Glaucoma | Yes | Yes | 7.5 |
| Cataract | Yes | Yes | 6 |
| Psychological and behavioral | Yes | Yes | Undefined |
