Posted by ben on April 3, 2002, at 6:48:23
In reply to Re: Kramer: corticosteroids and mood, posted by Dr. Kramer on April 2, 2002, at 20:11:59
> > How dangerous/safe is it to treat rheumatic diseases with corticosteroids (after failing NSAIDs) like prednisone or dexamethasone in unipolar depression concerning side effects on mood ? I read that corticosteroids can cause psychosis or depression or make them worser in existing psychiatric diseases.
>
> Actually, they are bad for bipolars, but for unipolars they may be somewhat protective. Stopping them may make depresion worse; taper slowly and be on a good dose of an AD.
Dear Dr. Kramer
So what is right now ?
Ido not take any corticosteroids but I thought about a trial because I have chronic pain not responsive to any NSAIDs.
Thanks
poster:ben
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