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Osteoporosis
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Development of osteoporosis is particularly high in
patients taking other osteoporosis-inducing drugs (e.g.
loop diuretics, thyroxine)
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Prophylaxis: Calcium, vitamine D, biphosphonates
Myopathy:
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Weakness of the proximal muscles of the upper and
lower limbs
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No data supporting the hypothesis that myopathy occurs
more frequently when „fluorinated“ steroids are used
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Prophylaxis: physiotherapy
Osteoporosis & myopathy