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.

Common Side Effects of Prednisone

Key Drug Interactions — Prednisone

Prednisone has 7 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:

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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