May mask signs of infection during therapy. Posterior sub-capsular cataracts, glaucoma w/ optic nerve damage & secondary ocular infection may enhance due to prolonged use. Nonspecific ulcerative colitis w/ probability of impending perforation, abscess or other pyogenic infection; diverticulitis; fresh intestinal anastomoses; active or latent peptic ulcer; renal insufficiency; HTN; osteoporosis or myasthenia gravis; stress, hyperthyroidism, cirrhosis, ocular herpes simplex, psychic derangement. Women of childbearing potential. Pregnancy & nursing mothers. Prolonged use in elderly. Growth may be suppressed in childn.
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