Gastroenterology/prednisolone

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hi.. just a quick question,

i have ulcerative collitus and i am currently on prednisolone as i had a flair up recently. Is taking prednisolone goin to affect my weight trainingin anyway? will it stunt muscle growth or will it improve it?

thankyou..

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Hi Billy,

Prednisolone should not interfere with your weight training if taken short term. You may notice muscle weakness while on prednisolone. If it is taken as a long term regimen, however, then there is a risk of osteoporosis, loss of muscle mass, and other musculoskeletal defects. It will not improve your muscle mass.

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