systemic corticosteroids can cause adverse CNS effects
May 2011
Many patients don't realize that systemic corticosteroids can cause adverse CNS effects.
Up to 60% get mild to moderate reactions such as insomnia, anxiety, or irritability.
Some get "steroid psychosis"...delirium, hallucinations, etc.
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