Prednisone — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns
Also known as: Prednisone (Deltasone, Rayos, Sterapred)
Drug Class: Corticosteroid (systemic)
Synthetic corticosteroid with powerful anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Used for a wide range of conditions including autoimmune disorders, allergic reactions, asthma flares, inflammatory bowel disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. One of the most commonly prescribed medications in the US.
Nutrients That Prednisone May Deplete
Long-term use of Prednisone 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
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Potassium
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Folic acid
- Chromium
Common Side Effects of Prednisone
- Weight gain
- Fluid retention
- High blood sugar
- Insomnia
- Mood changes / anxiety
- Bone loss (osteoporosis)
- Increased infection risk
- Adrenal suppression
Key Drug Interactions — Prednisone
Prednisone has 7 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- NSAIDs (increased GI bleed risk)
- Blood thinners
- Diabetes medications (raises blood sugar)
- Vaccines (live vaccines contraindicated)
- Antifungals (CYP3A4 interaction)
- Digoxin
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Prednisone deplete nutrients?
Yes. Prednisone has been associated with depletion of Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, Chromium based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Prednisone deplete?
Prednisone is associated with lower levels of: Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, Chromium. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Prednisone?
Common side effects associated with Prednisone include: Weight gain; Fluid retention; High blood sugar; Insomnia; Mood changes / anxiety.
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