Re: antibiotics and steroids
Well , something that is this toxic , would be hard on any-body..
Prednisone ( steroid used to treat inflammation in autoimmune diseas)
Common Side Effects:
Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
increased appetite
indigestion
nervousness or restlessness
Less frequent or rare:
Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
darkening or lightening of skin color
dizziness or lightheadedness
flushing of face or cheeks
hiccups
increased sweating
sensation of spinning
Always Notify Doctor:
Less common
Decreased or blurred vision
frequent urination
increased thirst
Rare
confusion
excitement
false sense of well-being
hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
mental depression
mistaken feelings of self-importance or being mistreated
mood swings (sudden and wide)
restlessness
skin rash or hives
Additional effects:
Side Effects that may occur when this drug is used for a prolonged period of time. Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects occur:
abdominal or stomach pain or burning (continuing)
acne
bloody or black, tarry stools
changes in vision
eye pain
filling or rounding out of the face
headache
irregular heartbeat
menstrual problems
muscle cramps or pain
muscle weakness
nausea
pain in arms, back, hips, legs, ribs, or shoulders
reddish purple lines on arms, face, groin, legs, or trunk
redness of eyes
sensitivity of eyes to light
stunting of growth (in children)
swelling of feet or lower legs
tearing of eyes
thin, shiny skin
trouble in sleeping
unusual bruising
unusual increase in hair growth
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
weight gain (rapid)
wounds that will not heal
http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/prescriiptiondrugs/p/medprednisone.htm