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How To Reduce The Side-effects Of The Steroid, Wysolone, For Toxoplasmosis?

hi,i am a 19 year old girl.i am suffering from toxoplasmosis.i see black spots in my right eye.i have been advised to take wyselon by the doctor 4 six weeks.60mg for 1st week,then tappering it to 50mg,40mg,30mg n so.... for the next 5 weeks respectively.i wanted to know 2 reduce the side effects what should i do? what kind of diet should be taken and kindly tell me whatever precautions are required to be taken. i have already used this steroid before in july,2010 due to toxoplasmmosis for 20days and suffered a lot! i gained weight,my cheeks got swelled,calcium deficiency,acne,pimples,hair loss.i solicitly request you to suggest me some measures as soon as possible!!
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
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HI,
Acene, osteoporosis, high blood sugar are the adverse effects of steroids.. one cant avoid them. However, tapering of steroid dose should be very slowly , take medication after food, avoid spicy food.
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How To Reduce The Side-effects Of The Steroid, Wysolone, For Toxoplasmosis?

HI, Acene, osteoporosis, high blood sugar are the adverse effects of steroids.. one cant avoid them. However, tapering of steroid dose should be very slowly , take medication after food, avoid spicy food.