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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Prednisone in Men Many men prescribed prednisone wonder: what are the prednisone side effects in men? How will the adverse effects in males differ from those in females? I searched many articles, prescription drug databases, and patient support groups to compile this list of prednisone side effects in men. Since prednisone is a steroid, it affects men differently than women. Check out this video to explain in more depth which adverse effects of prednisone men might expect: Find out what you can do to fight back! Show Notes: Chemical Structure of Prednisone Prednisone mimics cortisol and sex steroid hormones like testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone. This explains many of the prednisone side effects in men. Hormonal Issues Prednisone Side Effects from Female Hormones: Breasts: bigger, tender Penis: smaller Hot flashes Mood like a menopausal woman Male Issues Male Hormones Voice Sperm Dysmotility Lower count Men in support groups have shared that they have less sex drive at high doses of prednisone Acne Psychiatric Side Effects Men less likely to have psychiatric side effects to prednisone. But when they do, men are more likely to have these psychiatric side effects: Mania Delirium ‘Roid Rage Hair Alopecia: Hair Loss Hirsutism: Facial Hair changes Bones Risk of osteoporosis worst in the 1st 3 months of treatment Find out what you can do to fight back! Dr. Megan Milne, PharmD, BCACP Dr. Megan Milne, PharmD, BCACP, is an award-winning clinical pharmacist board certified in the types of conditions people take prednisone for. Dr. Megan had to take prednisone herself for an autoimmune condition so understands what it feels like to suffer prednisone side effects and made it her mission to counteract them as the Prednisone Pharmacist. Related Posts Prednisone Podcasts – Adrenal Insufficiency Support The non-profit Adrenal Alternatives Foundation interviewed me three times for their podcast. What a great... Read More Supplements for Mycophenolate (CellCept) When taking immunosuppressant drugs like mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept, MMF, Myfortic), it’s important to consider potential... Read More 7+ Things To Avoid While Taking Prednisone If you’re on prednisone, knowing what to avoid while taking prednisone is just as crucial... Read
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