Prednisone for Allergic Reactions User Reviews

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2019

"Had an allergic reaction to a hair conditioner; redness, itchy rashes, and swelling started on my ears, then neck, and face. I tried 3 types of antihistamines for about 4 days and it was only getting worse. Then my doctor prescribed prednisone 50 mg once a day for 5 days. I was so concerned about the side effects that I read in the reviews, but I was desperate and decided to start the treatment. Within 20 minutes after taking the first pill, my skin wasn't as itchy, and it stopped spreading on my arms. On the 2nd day, my face improved a lot, and by the 3rd day, the rashes were gone! I am very thankful for this medication and happy to report there were no side effects for me whatsoever! Hope that helps!"

• Joy...
• January 29, 2016

"I had an allergic reaction to hair dye. At first, the doctors prescribed antihistamines, calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream, etc., but nothing worked. I was then prescribed prednisolone 5mg 6 times per day. I also used aloe vera gel and after 2 days, I can safely say I am on the mend. I wouldn't wish this severe itching, red, angry, burning, swollen lumps on anyone. But this is working for me. I hope this helps your concerns with the same problem."

• Din...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2015

"I had such a bad allergy reaction. I still don't know what I am allergic to but anyways, I had to go to the hospital, and they gave me 50 mg of prednisone, and it completely got rid of all my hives I had all over my body. I took these for 5 days, and they were completely gone, I didn't have any side effects. I was 100% happy to get better and highly recommend taking these."

• fox...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2016

"I had a severe itch for almost a month. The doctor couldn't make a formal diagnosis. I had red itchy spots all over me, and I was MISERABLE. I was prescribed a prednisone pack of 21 pills 10mg to take over a span of 5 or 6 days, and by the third day, the itching and scratching had subsided tremendously. I'm not sure if it was an allergic reaction to something I came in contact with as I have never had a problem like this before. This medicine truly saved me... It did make me have an appetite, but since it took care of my problem, that issue was insignificant."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2017

"I have been suffering from chronic urticaria and angioedema (hives and swelling of the face, lips, etc.). I have been afraid to try this medication as I have heard about the side effects of steroids on the body. My recent flare has pushed me to the hospital, and the doctor said I have to take this medication to get better. I am now on my fourth day, and there are no signs of hives and swelling. I am under a two-week intake plan and am crossing my fingers that this will be the answer I'm desperately looking for. Can't wait to be hive-free!"

• Ric...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2017

"I had a severe allergic reaction to poison ivy. Both arms, from my wrist to my elbow, were covered in hives. I had to run to the sink every 10 minutes because it felt like my arms were on fire and the worst itch imaginable. I was averaging 1 to 2 hours of sleep a night for weeks. Prednisone saved me, literally. I was going crazy from the intense burning feeling, severe itching, and no sleep. I am on my 4th round of prednisone, since most doctors prescribe way too low a dose for this severe of a reaction. Finally found the right doctor who gave me the correct dosage. I can finally get some sleep, and my arms are not on fire. If it was not for this medication, I think I would be in the loony bin somewhere scratching the skin off my arms."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2016

"Taken for severe hives, rash, itching. Allergic to the world. However, it has also made my joint pain so much better, places I didn't realize were that swollen! Now I'm wondering what else is going on. Good experience this time around. Was on 60 mg/day for 5 days."

• Rac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2019

"I took prednisone for approximately 15 days, starting at 6 tablets per day, then tapering the dose down. I was on Benadryl for a few days for severe hives due to a food allergy. After Benadryl wore off, the hives would return. It became incredibly frustrating and scary since my throat would also swell, so I visited a minute clinic. They prescribed me prednisone, and it helped completely eliminate the hives. I would definitely recommend this for what I experienced. The side effects were not bad for me. I did not gain weight or experience irritability."

• ACs...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 18, 2013

"Prednisone worked wonders on me. It took a few days to start working, but once it did, it was like night and day for my allergies. It totally kicked them out of my system. This was 5 years ago, and I am still allergy-free. I have recommended Prednisone to everyone."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2020

"I was stung by a wasp on a Sunday. My upper arm swelled to 3 times the normal size, and the area was red, hot, and angry after 24 hours! Though I don’t recommend what I did, in desperation I took 40 mg of Prednisone I had on hand. The results were AMAZING! I could feel relief in just 2 hours and had so much energy! I plan to taper as I only have 4 tablets left! Benadryl and hydrocortisone cream were useless."

• Anonymous
• August 27, 2009

"I have been taking this medicine for 7 days now. It cleared up my skin rash related to an allergic reaction fairly quickly. It's worked great. The only con for me was a severe headache, but cold ice packs helped with that. Drink lots of fluids!"

• Fox...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2016

"The only disappointing thing about this drug is that it starts chewing your body up if you take it for more than a couple of weeks. If it wasn't for the risks that long-term prednisone treatment causes, I'd take it every day. No asthma, no allergies, no inflamed skin or excessive mucus production, and my ears can finally drain like they're supposed to. Prednisone is pretty cheap, too, and the only side effect it gives me is a bad case of the munchies."

• Aur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2019

"Love prednisone. I am allergic to many antibiotics and find myself on prednisone every couple of years. Makes me feel like a million bucks and keeps my reaction under control. Even helps other unrelated pain. Really a miracle."

• Mat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2020

"I wish I would have read all these informative reviews before starting prednisone. I will start by saying it was effective in addressing/suppressing my allergic reaction. However, I believe something else could have helped just as well. I just realized through all the reviews that I was experiencing side effects to the medication. I couldn’t figure out for the life of me why my blood pressure was increasing daily, the random chills, sweaty feet, random body temperature changes, increase, loss of appetite, lack of mental clarity, anxiety flare-ups. I now am wrestling with trying to get my mental state back. I am constantly second-guessing everything I do, like breathing, walking, and talking. I find it extremely hard to concentrate without thinking I’m losing it. I just want my mind back. I wish my doctor would have done more research before prescribing me something so potent. I just encourage anyone considering this med to consider the risks. Each person's body responds differently."

• Alv...
• October 7, 2013

"I had a severe allergic reaction to shellfish twice, and I took prednisone 10 mg for 5 days. The skin rash and itchiness were gone in 3 days. Six months later, I experienced the same condition. I suspect this time it was caused by taking vitamins. The rash and itchiness were gone in 3 days. I recommend this medicine."

• Jes...
• August 2, 2020

"I had a really bad reaction to poison ivy on my knee. Huge blisters and burning. I started on 60 mg of prednisone, and after a couple of days, my knee cleared up a lot. I think I am having a reaction, though. My torso feels itchy, like wearing a cheap wool sweater. After two days, I noticed minor hives, but over a large area of my hips, waist, and chest."

• Jay...
• July 25, 2019

"I had 8 insect bites on my buttocks and feet. It has been driving me nuts for the past 3 days. No sleep, just this painful itching, hot-to-the-touch sensation on each welt. I was prescribed 20 mg once a day, and within an hour, I was able to feel some relief. This has always helped me with bug bites. This, with an antihistamine such as Atarax, works like magic (they both help the itch, and the Atarax helps you sleep - prednisone makes you feel more awake). No side effects for me."

• Chr...
• November 27, 2014

"I'm very allergic to certain pet dander, my eyes swell shut and itch. I also get an itchy rash on my forehead, neck, inner forearms, and sides (probably I'm causing it to spread when I itch). When it gets bad, I get a corticosteroid shot and prednisone. Within 24 hours, all the inflammation has subsided. I would take it more often if it weren't so harmful for my body."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2018

"I had 4 lime-sized mosquito bites on my thighs, and over-the-counter allergy medicine didn't work. My doctor prescribed me prednisone 20 mg, 2 tablets once a day for 5 days. Within 6 hours, the swelling and redness started going away. I'm on day 2, and so far, no side effects. I'm impressed at how quickly this medicine took effect."

• The...
• March 8, 2011

Prednisone "We generally use prednisone (Deltasone is the brand name) for our chronic lung disease patients. It seems to be effective for opening the airways, but it is not for immediate rescue. We generally use it to keep the airway open after we give something like albuterol initially. Some things to keep in mind: your blood sugar may be checked because cortisones (which is what this is) can cause hyperglycemia. Also, cortisones can cause water retention and weight gain. Generally, over a long period of time, I have seen it also affect skin tissue, but it is better to be able to breathe."

• a...
• April 20, 2020

"I took prednisone for about three days out of the five because my symptoms began to lessen. The first day I felt so emotional and wanted to cry but was confused why I was so sad/angry. Medically speaking, the swelling subsided, and I could breathe. Day 2 I wake up feeling INCREDIBLE. I have so much energy and can’t stop smiling, plus my eyes are white as could be, and no swelling. I stay up almost all night because I can’t stop working. Day 3 I feel even better today and easily run 4 miles, complete a five-hour case, work through the night, and my eyes are perfectly normal. On day 4 I decide to stop taking prednisone because my eyes are no longer swollen or red. On this day I felt weak, tired, and depressed. Day 5 my eyes become a little bloodshot again but no puffiness. Overall, I think the drug was a miracle for me, but it definitely has an effect on your mind. For me, this was a bonus because I became much more productive and only had one day of negative emotions while taking."

• far...
• June 6, 2013

"I get poison ivy so bad, and have severe allergic reactions to insect bites. I believe my last bite on the forehead was a horsefly, and my eyes were swelling shut as I was swallowing 3 prednisone. I get relief in 20 minutes. I have to keep it on hand and only have to use it for several days."

• Cat...
• February 16, 2020

"On 50 mg of prednisone for five days, prescribed because of wasp stings, but was too afraid to take the medication, kept it around and had a bad rash and itch outbreak behind my knees, between my fingers, and eventually on my face, bad! Thought I would try the prednisone. I have to say I was blown away by this drug! After 3 days, the rash was 90% gone and then all gone. Had a rash for over a month using a corticosteroid Rx with Benadryl to no avail. What also happened is I got a lot of energy and felt really good, and it probably had a lot to do with my arthritis symptoms in other parts of my body virtually disappearing. I also have plantar fasciitis, and that caused a lot of pain whenever I walked, but for five days I was going for hour and 70-minute walks, walking very briskly without pain at all! All arthritic pain was gone too and plantar fasciitis pain! Relief!!"

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2016

"Put on it as a trial basis for an extreme allergic reaction. Before, I could barely breathe, my face swelled, and my lips were massive. After taking it for one day, my facial swelling is almost gone. I'm a little hungry, and it's causing some restlessness, but it's helping with the hives so much. Glad it's a trial basis and that it's working."

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2017

"I was prescribed prednisone for an allergic reaction from taking antibiotics. It did an amazing job at taking away the rash I had, and I would give it a 10.... but the extreme anxiety it gave me was the worst thing I've ever had in my life. The first day taking it, I was prescribed 50 mg, and my heart felt like it was pounding out of my chest for 2 hours straight. I decided to cut the dose in half and only take 25 mg, and it stopped the pounding heart, but I still had terrible anxiety. I wouldn't recommend taking this if you have any type of anxiety or panic disorder because this will just make it worse. Oh, and the nausea was terrible as well."