Of those, 28% (n=25) reported microdosing (taking a smaller amount of medication than prescribed to make it last longer), 23% (n=21) reported combining residual medication to create an additional golden dose and 32% (n=29) reported taking a short break from the medication to save money or make the most of life events, such as weddings or holidays
PMID 16435042
Seek urgent care for hives, swelling of the face or throat, severe dizziness, wheezing, or difficulty breathing
Long-term steroid use often leads to weight gain of 1020 pounds or more, depending on dosage and duration
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Treatment Modification After Initiating Second-Line Medication for Type 2 Diabetes