Prednisolone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• May 17, 2010

For Inflammatory Conditions "Took Millipred for 2 months for an inflammed liver. The pills have a nasty after taste unlike the liquid form. Caused me to wake up several times per night. Not sure if that contributed to my irritability. It also caused dizziness. You should be careful if taking it with sleep aids."

• Mushtie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2016

For Immunosuppression "Having taken this medicine in combination with other anti-rejection drugs and steroids following a liver transplant I suffered from severe anger issues. These only subsided once medication was decreased."

• Dispair
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2020

For Inflammatory Conditions "Started on prednisolone today I usually take the Teva brand but they have decided they are not make any it anymore so I took accords brand prednisolone and my throat has played up all day I am on antibotics as well. I have been on them on and off for ages on the website for accord it says it's discontinued 5mg prednisolone with out saying why I have last stage emphysema I don't appreciate being given discontinued drugs what's going on why has it been discontinued ???!"

• Strig...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 21, 2022

For Inflammatory Conditions "Taking this for polymyalgia rheumatica. The obviously reported side effects have emerged but are dose specific. I am also using a hormone injection once every three months to reduce testosterone and control a malignant prostate tumour prior to radiation therapy. My oncologist has recently increased the dose to 25 mg and the effects so far have been magical. The stiffness and aches in my major muscles have been significantly reduced and I consider the side effects worth putting up with for the improvement in my mobility. It’s worth adding that my rheumatologist wishes to reduce the dose quite quickly - I have found that anywhere below 12.5 to have no appreciable effect on my PMR and to significantly increase side effects and decrease quality of life and well being."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 17, 2019

For Nephrotic Syndrome "It helps with the uncomfortable symptoms of inflammation, increases appetite, and gives more spontanity. The bad side to this medicine is that it somehow alters hormones, not only cortisol, but also sex hormones. If you are a child on this medicine, then you might experience altered development and life long changes to your hormonal algorithms."

• TheBrit
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2022

"I live in Virginia.  I was prescribed prednisone for three months last year as I had back pain from a previous back surgery and then I contracted covid and I was given more prednisone. Two and half months ago I started having pain in my left groin, my doctored thought maybe torn tendon and or labrum tear. After weeks and months of rest I was no better. After X-rays and a final MRI last week, I was informed that I have bilateral Avascular necrosis (AVNs), the head on femoral hip bones have fractured and crumbled. They call this AVN  or avascular necrosis, meaning my bone has died. Next week I am having my left hip replaced and then four weeks after my right hip replaced. I am only 40yrs old. The prednisone side effect states possible bone density issues, does not state that the bone dies, that the blood vessels die and then leads to hip replacements."

• Mena
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 23, 2022

For Immunosuppression "I had been diagnosed with neurosarcoid was put on prednisolone 30 mg daily for a month and the next 9 months tapered off. I'm off these now and I have awful fullness in my head and and strange sounds which are really affecting me. I hope these go away any one else have this I'm off preds 8 weeks feel like these have messed my life up"

• Conce...
• May 16, 2016

For Nephrotic Syndrome "My daughter has minimal change disease for many years since 5 years old. She is tolerating prednisolone pretty well with minimal side effects. Yes she is smaller size than her peers but not so small as to be of concern. Her eyes are okay and she did not have cataracts after so many years on this medicine. At this time, she is still dependent on this medicine. Hopefully she grows out of the disease when she reach puberty which is the case for many children with MCD. Thanks."

• Bub...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2021

For Immunosuppression "I took prednisone when I has bells palsy at a dose of 60mg. I had side effects But the way I see it you put with the side effects because it benefits of the medication Now I been given them again for sarcoidosis which effects my eyes uveitis glaucoma Am taking 7 days 40mg, then reducing to 7 days 30mg so on I don't like taking them but I have to the eye clinic tried drops but it in back of eye So first day today I got headache etc But think I need them to get better Best wishes"

• Some...
• February 18, 2020

For Inflammatory Conditions "Have been on this drug prednisolone for 4 days to help bring down swelling around my right knee as my body has Psoriatic Arthritis I also have diabetes type 2. The dose was 25mg twice a day. Everything seemed fine, till early in the evening of Tuesday 17/2/20 thats when my blood glucose hit the roof. I was up way too high. Its a wonder I didn't go into a coma. I didn't realise the side effects were that bad, since reading some of the other comments of side effects of others who have taken this drug, I did notice I had similar. The drug may have its good points for some, for me over all, it's not worth it, I'll discontinue taking them. I am more concern about the blood glucose getting out of hand, and increase of infections, as diabetes type 2 is known to develop gangrene, when infections get worse or not treated."

• Ryan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2023

"Hi. I read all the reviews here before taking it for Gout because I was scared. Now I want to share my experience with it. I had untreated gout for like 3 weeks. Left foot was swollen bad. Doctor gave me 20-30mg per day for 7 days. I finally started it after a day of his prescription and I was surprised that in 2-3 days the swelling magically vanished. The only side effect it had was a little tummy ache but nothing an ol bowl of yogurt cant fix. The doctor had also given me a PPI omeprazole before having this med. (before breakfast omeprazole, breakfast, after breakfast prednisolone). When i stopped it the 7th day the swelling came back the very next day but somehow it was a bit better and my new NSAID course that started immediately (diclofenac) helped the swelling come down in 3-4 days. So my experience with this med was really good, non scary and insignificant side effects. It helped break down the severity of the goit inflammation."

• Happy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2024

For Asthma, acute "My experience has been brilliant. Asthma worsening and very scary. Ventolin use getting closer and closer together & terrifying nights of wheezing and coughing and awful upper chest rattles & no sleep. After one- yes one- dose of prednisolone, I started feeling better after about 4 hours and was able to sleep during the night. Waking a few times but quickly back to sleep- without needing an inhaler. Today I have coughed a fair bit, but no wheezing & am able to recline much further without chest tightening up. Very, very pleased!"

• Mohd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2021

For Inflammatory Conditions "I have mucus problem fom 20 years. And am taking prednisolone since 2 months. It is only effective when you were taking it. If u miss the dose the problem may come back. It may have some serious side effects like. -Erectile dysfunction -Back pain -Pain in liver in between in 1.5 inch diameter -Swelling -Some time CNS failure when you were running on sprint and get pain in thigh -Fatigue very fast -When you were start taking it... Mood swings and anger -Oily face -Pimple and acne over your forehead -Less sleep only 5 hrs. After that you may automatically wake up. Conclusion:- Have a lot of side effects but it is the only meds I found in 20 years from running from dr. to dr. Which one is effective. It has to be taken with diethylcarbamazine, betamethsasone, acelofinac and paracetamol may give a better results. I have spitting phelgum problem from 20 years and at every 5 min i spit. I got this because I had pneumonia when I was a child. I hope this may help a lot."

• Anonymous
• March 6, 2010

For Asthma, acute "Caused restlessness in my son and had trouble sleeping at night. Be very careful using it."

• Anonymous
• September 12, 2008

For Dermatitis "It worked well, did a course of them over a period of two weeks prescribed by doctor. Swellings went down and red "bite" like rashes disappeared. "

• Ccmcphe
• January 2, 2019

For Immunosuppression "Autoimmune hepatitis dx'ed. This med has saved my life during flares! Moon face an all..."

• Anonymous
• September 29, 2010

For Dermatitis "Taken by my 4 year old son who has been waking up during the night every hour itching. He has been taking this for only 2 nights and he has stayed in his own bed for the first time ever."

• Catwa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2015

For Inflammatory Conditions "terrible nauseous feeling. Flank pain, blurred vision and weakness."

• Miss...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2016

For Inflammatory Conditions "They made me swell up and made my muscles weak. I also developed diabetes"

• KKRao
• February 13, 2010

For Dermatitis "Observing water retention under eyes (Puffy Eyes) after taking 5 mg/day continuously for 3 months."

• Phil...
• September 13, 2015

For Inflammatory Conditions "I had post nasal drip with a cough. It helped with cough but the taste was so disgusting that I vomited!"

• Debby
• February 9, 2022

For Crohn's Disease, Active "Worked fairly well and cheaper than some meds for Crohn's disease"