Figure 1From: The value of glucocorticoid co-therapy in different rheumatic diseases - positive and adverse effectsEffects of glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoid therapy is associated with both beneficial effects (upper part) and adverse effects (lower part). CNS, central nervous system; DMARD, disease-modifying antirheumatic drug; HPA, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal; NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; RA, rheumatoid arthritis. Adapted from [127].Back to article page