Prednisone Questions (Page 3)

Did anyone have weight gain and swelling from prednisone and did it go away?

My doc has switched me from prednisone to budesonide.However I still have swelling in the face and also tremendous weight gain specially in the stomach area.The doc says this will reduce gradually.Can someone confirm this as right now I feel like a pregnant cow!

Can a dose of 60mg per day of prednisone be stopped adruptly after 5 days?

Does prednisone make you gain weight?

Can prednisone cause depression and how long does it take to get out of your system?

I was prescibed prednisone for serious sinus issues; 60 mgs. for 5 days and gradually tapering off over 14 days total. About 1/2 way through I began feeling deeply dipressed and had quick weight gain. Since I had quit smoking only 8 weeks previous to this, I had already gained some weight but felt... read more

Can you take ibuprofen with prednisone?

Prednisone - can it cause a "terrible taste" in mouth and can it change the taste of food?

Foods I use to love don't taste so good now?

Diagnosed depression, might have chronic fatigue, why does prednisone help?

May have chronic fatigue, but diagnosed depression, only med that helped, prednisone? Still unsure what my true condition\illness is. Started with chronic sinus infections (I had surgery for this but it may have caused another issue ENS, still have sinus infections but deeper)/ headach's every... read more

I have been diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica & am about to start taking Methotrexate(MTT)?

Since the Prednisone (10mg daily) alone is not reducing the inflammation of the disease, as per my CRP blood test results, my Doctor has recommended the Methotrexate. But as I read the side effects of the drug, I am on the fence as to if I should take the MTT or deal with the pain. Has anyone had... read more

How long does Prednisone stay in you system after you quit taking it?

Diagnosed with PMR: Prednisone & CBD Oil, Can you share outcomes?

I have been on prednisone for the past 3 months after having been diagnosed with PMR. In order to be spared the long-term side-effects of prednisone, I am supplementing with CBD oil. Has anyone out there used CBD oil and can share outcomes? THANKS!

Does prednisone make you urinate more often, like every 2hrs 24hrs a day?

my bladder fills every 2 to21/2 hrs.

Severe Joint Pain while tapering Prednisone pills - started with 60mg dose?

Hi everyone, I'm currently tapering from 35 mg a day to 30 (this week), and I'll keep at that 5 mg down a week taper rate until I hit 20 mg and from there it's 1 mg down per week. At my highest dose, I was at 60 mg a day for a couple months. So far this has caused extreme anxiety and... read more

I have been taking prednisone for three days and have the hiccups. should I call my Dr?

Can you be on prednisone on a regular basis?

I have asthma and when i am on prednisone I can breath so much better, It also helps my arthiritis.

Did Prednisone cause psychotic event?

I was on Prednisone for almost three weeks for severe asthma issues. My pulmonologist prescribed first round, then I went to ER in the middle of the night because I couldn't breathe and ER doctor prescribed another round, then doctor was out of town so nurse recommended I stay on it until I... read more