Prednisone Questions (Page 4)

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 could... read more

Prednisone - Does prednisone Cause Edema in Ankles & Feet? Is it a concern?

My husband is taking a 10 day regime of 10 mg Prednisone and tapering off over a 10 day period. This is after being on Solumedrol IV in the hospital for an exacerbation of his COPD. He has only had the edema for 2 days.

Do I need to take Prednisone for my allergic reaction to go away, or will it do that on its own?

I have recently discovered I'm allergic to an antibiotic that was prescribed to me. The doctor then prescribed 40mg of Prednisone for one week, and 20mg the following week, along with Benadryl and Pepcid. I have been taking all this medication for three days now and barely see any improvement on... read more

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Urgent need for information on prednisone dosage for PMR flares.

Have been tapering and now at 2 mg. But have had three flareups this year. Several doctors, including specialist at Duke, don't seem to know enough about PMR to provide enough medication to treat the return of painful swelling. How have you dealt with this in communicating with your doctor? How... read more

Can I spend time in the sun when I'm on prednisone?

My doctor prescribed prednisone for a rash that I have. It's low dose and short term.

Is there anything you can do to offset the bloating/weight gain of the prednisone treatment?

Can I take Prednisone after the expiration date?

Horrid depression and anger after prednisone?

I have been on prednisone 3 times this summer. Close together and longer periods each time. This last time I stayed on for about 8 weeks before final weaning. I had severe gastric issues this time and depression , which I have Had but WAS UNDER CONTROL . It made my acid reflux unbearable. Nausea,... read more

I Suffer from Feet and Leg Cramps Since Starting Prednisone is this Common?

This started about two weeks after starting the drug. The first time I took prednisone which was 5 years ago they gave me quinine for the cramps, but they say it has not been available for a long time. Is there something else that helps?

Is there an anti-depressant that would have the same mood altering qualities as Prednosone?

I've been suffering from Depression for the past 5years. I've recently started taking Prednisone for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Since beginning the medicine a few days ago my whole outlook on life has changed! Like this weight has lifted off my shoulders. I have my ambition back, look forward to my... read more

Osteoarthritis - Does Prednisone give you energy, and make you feel better ?

Can I stop taking prednisone after taking it for 3 days?

I was prescribed prednisone for bulging disks. 10mgs 4x's a day for 3 days then 3x's and so on. I'm on day three and need to stop taking them due to side effects. Mainly anxiety attacks. Do I need to taper? I really don't think I can handle another dose. I won't be able to contact my doctor for... read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis - I am on Methotrexate, requip, folic acid, and prednisone. Will any of these?

... medications cause problems with my kidneys?

Sleeplessness and prednisone?

Any solutions for sleeplessness while taking prednisone? It's 3 o'clock in the am and still wide awake, and once I fall asleep then I can't get up untill noon the next day. Anybody got an answer that doesn't involved MORE drugs? Have tried all the normal getting up early, no naps, dark room, no... read more

Anybody experiencing hallucinations on prednisone high dosage?

have been using prednisone 60mg for last 2 weeks due to mosaic auto immune desease. little bit of lupus, little bit of rheumathoid arthritis, Sjogrens desease etc... the plan is to go down to 20mg prednisone as maintenance dosage