These symptoms should be reported immediately. Prednisone can cause glaucoma and cataracts, please let your eye doctor know you are taking it. Prednisone can increase blood sugar levels. Report any sign of infection immediately. Let all of health care providers know you are taking prednisone.
Prednisone suppresses the immune system.
Avoid exposure to illnesses and viruses when possible. You will be required to have frequent blood work while on this medication. It is very important that you keep all lab and doctor's appointments. If you get black, tarry stools or vomit up what looks like coffee grounds, call your doctor at once. You may have a bleeding ulcer.