| Abrupt withdrawal leading to Acute Adrenal Insufficiency manifesting Malaise, Weakness, Mental Changes, Muscle & Joint Pain, Dystonia, Hypoglycaemia, Hypotension, Dehydration & Death. Rapid IV infusion may result in CV failure, Sodium & Fluid retention, Potassium & Calcium depletion, Osteoporosis, GI disturbances, GI bleeding, Increased Appetite, Delayed Wound Healing, Flushing, Hirsutism, Bruising, Striae, Acne, Increased IntraCranial Pressure, Depression, Psychosis, Menstrual Irregularities, Glycosuria, Obesity, Growth Retardation (in children), Activation of Latent Diabetes Mellitus, Increased susceptability to Infections. |