Corticosteroids — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns
Also known as: 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 is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its 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
Key Drug Interactions — Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids has 5 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- NSAIDs
- Blood thinners
- Vaccines
- Diabetes medications
- Immunosuppressants
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Corticosteroids deplete nutrients?
Yes. Corticosteroids has been associated with depletion of Calcium, Vitamin D, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B vitamins, Chromium, Selenium based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Corticosteroids deplete?
Corticosteroids is associated with lower levels of: Calcium, Vitamin D, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B vitamins, Chromium, Selenium. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Corticosteroids?
Common side effects associated with Corticosteroids include: Profound immune suppression; Weight gain; Bone loss; Mood changes; High blood sugar.