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Does prednisone make you gain weight?

Medically reviewed by Leigh Weddle, PharmD Key Takeaways Prednisone can cause weight gain by making you retain fluid and increasing your appetite. Eating less sodium and more potassium can help reduce ...
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues throughout your body. Weight changes are common with lupus. Some people gain weight, while others ...