Possible Side Effects
Prednisone could lead to several temporary side effects. Pain might occur around the injected area for 1 or 2 days. However, it will disappear quickly. Otherwise, you should visit your healthcare provider. Common side effects include difficulty sleeping, facial flushing, infection of the injected area, and high blood sugar. Getting prednisone shots in an extended period would cause more severe effects in the long run, especially damage to surrounding bones or cartilage. That is the reason why you should not get more than 3 or 4 injections per year. [5]
