Psychiatric complications of corticosteroid therapy
Ismail, K.; Wessely, S.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 53(10): 495-499
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064 PMID: 7640807 Document Number: 445431
Despite limited evidence, the general consensus is that corticosteroids can cause psychiatric complications, mainly depression. This is most noticeable in high doses or in medical conditions with neuropsychiatric sequelae. The prognosis is usually good if corticosteroids are discontinued, but further study of the prevalence of psychiatric reactions, their mechanism of action and appropriate treatment is necessary.
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