The steroids are changing their mood. What should we do?
Tell the doctor soon. About one in twenty people on prednisolone have changes in mental state, from irritability and anxiety to depression, confusion or high moods.
The full answer, with the sources, is in the guide.
Sources
- NHS: Polymyalgia rheumatica, treatment
- NHS medicines: Prednisolone
- US National Institutes of Health (NIAMS): Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis
Reviewed 2026-11-09 · next review 2027-11-09