Prednisone Questions (Page 11)

Does prednisone increase urination?

Is prednisone good to help with strep throat, along with amoxicillin?

I have strep throat and the doctor gave me amoxicillin and prednisone. Is it OK to take the prednisone? Will it help me get better faster?

Prednisone - 20 mg prednisone effects on mouth and throat?

Does prednisone give you a burning esophagus, mouth, tongue and even lips? My mouth even tastes bad. I have been taking Pantaloc and tums, but i have to suck on ice chips all day. Is this normal?

Prednisone for 5 days on reducing dose, do you take all at once or spread them out over the day?

it says to take 4 a day for 2 days then 3 for 1 day 2 for 1 day then 1 for last day?

Herpes Zoster - can you use prednisone for shingles relief?

was told that prednisone was very good for shingles, can you tell me should we ask doctor for prescription or is there something new my husband is in terrible pain

What happens if take to much prednisone?

Could prednisone cause low blood pressure?

When is the best time to take prednisone? My doctor has me taking it in the evening with a snack and

... this is not working I am up through the night 5-7 times. I have changed to around mid day but would like input from anyone regarding this issue. Thanks

Is it common for prednisone to make you itch?

I've been on prednisone for a week and oday my legs startd itching. I've scratched it so much that I have welts. Is this normal?

What about a swollen tongue as a result of predisone... 4 x daily for five days?

I was taking predisone (10mg)for three days... due to itching from poison ivy... after three days, one night I got a swollen tongue (reaction?) Any suggestions? I have had some other welts on body that went away after a few days.

Can Prednisone give a person a lot more energy if they are NOT sick?

I have been given a "soft" diagnosis of both SLE Lupus and RA, but my Rheumatologist is not sure, as my ANA and related numbers are low. However, when I was put on Prednisone, my energy absolutely spiked and my joint pain was greatly relieved. So I'm wondering if that confirms the... read more

Will a glass of wine interact with prednisone?

Followup to question: If the prednisone was taken in the morning at 6 am and a glass of wine taken 12 hours later, does it cause the same result or is it then changed. I understand it is probably best to not drink the wine, but what it has already happened? Just once.

My docter just prescribed me prednisone 50 mg. and Im a nervous person to begin with and scared to?

... take it cause she said it would make me nervous. i am also on lorazapam 1 mg will that ease my anxiety ? cause i heard that 50 mg is a rather high dose for taking for the first time ?

Can 60mg of prednisone daily cause rapid heart rate?

I am only on a decreasing dosage to treat tendon inflammation, but am also on a medication for rapid heart rate. Since taking the prednisone yesterday and today, my heart rate is accelerated even with my medication.

If I miss a dose of predisone can I double a dose ?