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Is there a link in chldren between long-term prdnisone use and learning disabilit...

Is there a link in chldren between long-term prdnisone use and learning disabilities?

Is there a link between long-term prednisone use and learning disabilities?  My daughter is experiencing significant math processing and reading/comprehension issues.  I need medical journal articles that would help me.  thank you.
Sex
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Female
Weight
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36"
Current Medications
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prednisone, prograf
Medical Conditions
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Liver transplant recipient....received transplant at 28 days old........has been on prednisone and prograf since transplant.  she is is 7 now.
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Prednisone is not known to cause learn disabilities.  Some adverse effects associated with long-term use include:

-growth inhibition due to retardation of bone growth
-edema and hypertension
-glaucoma
-headache, insomnia, vertigo, restlessness, seizures
-mental disturbances, including depression, anxiety, euphoria, personality changes, and psychosis
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I was wondering the same thing about prednisone.  I have a 6yr old daughter w the same problems in math n reading. She's been on prednisone n azathioprine for 5yrs due to AIH
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