Corticosteroids (Prednisone, Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone, Dexamethasone, Methylprednisolone)
Drug Class: Corticosteroid
Synthetic corticosteroids that profoundly suppress immune system function while treating inflammation and autoimmune conditions.
Nutrients That Corticosteroids May Deplete
Long-term use of Corticosteroids has been associated with lower levels of the following nutrients. This pattern data is surfaced by WePattern's clinical Knowledge Graph.
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Vitamin C
- B vitamins
- Chromium
- Selenium
Common Side Effects of Corticosteroids
- Profound immune suppression
- Weight gain
- Bone loss
- Mood changes
- High blood sugar
- Increased infection risk