I received a brief outline of each drug from the doctor, but I would like some more information. The dosage is usually increased until the counts drop and the smallest effective drug dosage used. Side effects would include nausea, diarrhea, low white counts, anemia and decreased bone marrow activity. Usually not see due to the small doses. Hypersensitivity reactions causing skin rashes and occasional neurologic symptoms are also seen.
Prednisone is a steroid which long term has several side effects.
It basically increases the aging process of many body systems. Thus, one can develop diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, cataracts, muscle weakness, increased athlerosclerosis etc. This is also dose and duration dependent. That is the symptoms are higher with higher doses. Back to Drug InfoNet Home Page.