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Injected Diprospan Due To Allergy. Started Gaining Weight And Getting Round Face. Side Effect Of Medicine?

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Posted on Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Question: Hello Doctor,
I had an injection of diprospan due to an allergy I had. It was the first XXXXXXX i had a corticosteroid. it was almost two weeks a ago. My allergy is gone, however i have the side effects of diprospan like insane hungry, gained weight, round face, I just got a cold as well. My question is: When the diprospan will leave my system? When i will have my life back to normal? Thanks a lot
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (4 hours later)
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Diprospan usually leaves the body in 48 hours after a single dose. A single dose is not likely to cause side effects like weight gain and round face. These side effects are seen on taking for at least 2-3 weeks continuously.
The symptoms you are having are likely to be due to a hormonal imbalance. It is best to get your thyroid profile done under the guidance of an endocrinologist.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Injected Diprospan Due To Allergy. Started Gaining Weight And Getting Round Face. Side Effect Of Medicine?

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Diprospan usually leaves the body in 48 hours after a single dose. A single dose is not likely to cause side effects like weight gain and round face. These side effects are seen on taking for at least 2-3 weeks continuously.
The symptoms you are having are likely to be due to a hormonal imbalance. It is best to get your thyroid profile done under the guidance of an endocrinologist.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.