If you take corticosteroids for Crohn's, you're at greater risk.

Taking corticosteroids if other medicines are not controlling your symptoms.

If you have been taking corticosteroids for more than a week, do not stop taking them suddenly.

Men and women who have been taking corticosteroids, such as prednisone, for a long time.

Before you take corticosteroids or any other medicine, talk with your doctor about your health conditions.

It your attack wasn't very severe, you could take corticosteroids for only 3 days.

Take corticosteroids or other medicines that may thin your bones.

Fortunately, this effect tends to go away when the person stops taking corticosteroids.

Do not use alcohol or street drugs while you are taking corticosteroids.

Your immune system may be weakened while you are taking corticosteroids.