The most common indications for use were:
- upper respiratory tract infections
- spinal conditions
- allergies.
Within 30 days of drug initiation, there was an increase in rates of:
- sepsis
- venous thromboembolism
- fracture
Risk over the subsequent 31–90 days.
The increased risk persisted at prednisone equivalent doses of less than 20 mg/day.
References:
Short Term Use of Oral Corticosteroids and Related Harms http://buff.ly/2pI5qDY
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