Long - term use of corticosteroids in cats may lead to serious side effects. (cedarbayouanimalclinic.com)
Factors contributing to a higher kidney disease risk for rheumatoid arthritis patients include use of corticosteroids such as prednisone and cortisone; a higher «sed rate» — a blood test that measures inflammation — in the first year of rheumatoid arthritis; obesity; hypertension; and dyslipidemia, abnormally high cholesterol in the blood, according to the study. (sciencedaily.com)
Long - term use of corticosteroid drugs are necessary in some instances, such as when managing a dog with Addison's disease. (petpremium.com)