New study highlights patient concerns about glucocorticoid side effects

This study has shown that weight gain, insomnia and moon face were the top three most important side effects to patients taking glucocorticoids. Despite this, they are not widely studied, with many unanswered questions. "Research should be informed by patients, and targeted to provide patients with better information about these side effects of high importance." Arthritis Research UK's view Devi Rani Sagar, research liaison manager at Arthritis Research UK, said:"We believe that people with arthritis should get the recognition and support they deserve, and that's why we invest in research to find the best treatment possible to make everyday life better for people with arthritis. "It's useful to see studies like this, which will help us to better understand patient concerns with the medication they are being offered. But more research is needed to educate people with arthritis who are given glucocorticoid about the side effects that cause the most concern."
Source: Arthritis Research UK - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news