Prednisone for Allergic Reactions User Reviews (Page 2)

• 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."

• Scott
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2016

"This drug might be great for others, but for the few it is destructive. As it was for me. I had an allergic reaction from a bug bite on my knee, caused pain and swelling. So the doctor prescribed prednisone. Over 4 days, I experienced excruciating joint pain that led me to the emergency room (side effect of prednisone). I stopped it immediately, but over a year later I was diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the hip (bone death). I'm getting both hips replaced now and I'm 28 years old male with no prior medical problems. Look up other people's bad experiences with it, this drug made my life very difficult"

• Judy
• December 13, 2016

"I'm taking Prednisone as follow up to being hospitalized for pneumonia a couple of weeks ago. I was also taking an antibiotic, Clindamycin, when I developed hives. I immediately thought it was the Clindamycin because I'm allergic to Neosporin (Neomycin) & stopped taking it 4 days ago. I waited for the rash to clear, but it hasn't. Then I thought, "why do I have an allergic reaction to something when I'm taking a steroid?" Bingo! Looked up side effects of Prednisone and there is was: rare reaction of hives. Looked it up just right after I took my 2nd half-tablet. No more Prednisone for me!"

• Cat
• February 16, 2020

"On 50 mg prednisone for five days prescribed because of wasps stings but was too afraid to take the medication, kept it around and had bad rash and itch outbreak behind knees/between fingers/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 rash was 90% gone and then all gone. Had rash for over a month using cortical steroid Rx w/ 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!!"

• Aano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2019

"I think my hives were from a new laundry detergent or viral infection. Not sure which one but my doctor doesn’t know either... I was prescribed prednisone and it hasn’t seemed to help. It makes me feel so uncomfortable and jittery I am in tears. The worst part is it messes up my sleep and isn’t working!!! I’ve taken Benadryl and hydroxyzine and that doesn’t help much either. I guess my point of this review is to say prednisone hasn’t helped me and makes me feel like a crack head. Zero stars for this med."

• RedMozi
• January 31, 2011

"In the summer I often have severe allergic reactions to things like horse hair, cotton, and cut grass. Those reactions swell up my eyes like a tennis ball. Prednisone really helps tame the swelling and stops me from sneezing. To bad it's very unhealthy, or I'd take it more often if I could."

• regin...
• October 31, 2016

"i had hives. got perscribed this, about 4 days into taking it every time i shut my eyes something i was scared of would fly at my face making me jolt up and open my eyes, I didn't sleep for about 36 hours. even me knowing and thinking it was not real did not help even the slightest. nothing helped it i just had to wait until it was out of my system enough for it to stop. but every single noise was amplified and scary, my boyfriend would knock into something and it would send me into a panic he would say something or even move enough for my vision to catch it and I would actually jump and get scared, basically everything was terrifying and I couldn't shut my eyes for more than about 2 seconds without it happening."

• dtano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2018

"I had an allergic reaction when a vacuum cleaner that was not working right and it kicked back everything in the air. 5 hours later my throat was hurting it was itching and I was coughing. I was taking Benadryl the way the box said, this did not help.. however, my doctor prescribed prednisone 10 mg with directions of tapering off and it did help me immensely, with no side effects. I would recommend anybody with bad allergies see if you can get on Prednisone it does help."

• Sunse...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2017

"I just returned from A n E after beginning to experience anaplaxis shock for allergy to nuts. I had mistakenly eaten pecan nuts in a biscuit. I had twice in life had the shock and felt this comjng on. Strangely it didn't progress to a full reaction but symptoms I was getting was strange taste, a bit of swelling in mouth and hands and feet. Underneath my skin was feeling increasingly itchy but its blood running under skin. Dr at A&E gave me about 10 tablets of this prednisone. I had never been given or suggested before and he said this can take few hours but in 5mins my symptoms had gone. It is na amazing drug but he said most GPS wouldn't prescribe it to me. I now carry 2 for an emergency. It is an amazing drug my body had quick reaction to it..recommended"

• Safa
• April 24, 2020

"An ear infection and nerve compression resulted in bell’s palsy when my doctor prescribed prednisone tablet omnacortil 20mg full tablet morning and evening for five days and then reduced the dose slowly for next five days then only half tablet in a day next 5 days. As this drug can cause severe side effects such as confusion and allergies. This tablet worked for me for the infection BUTTT as soon as I stopped using it my face neck started itching badly with severe acne all over them and then I went to a skin specialist and acne went off in a week but left the black spots all over....it’s better to take any other substitute of this drug cause I have been read a lot of reviews on this drug causing side effects and now my own worst experience"

• Tess
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2020

"Prednisone took away first experience with hives but caused seizure the day of withdrawal from drug. No underlying conditions, no interaction with any other drug. Suffered with pins and needles in arms and legs for over two days after stopping drug. Only on it for 4 days. No hives, but side effects scary and uncomfortable."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2017

"I had an allergic reaction from an unknown source and was given 60 mg of prednisone with a tapering down to 40 then 20. I was on it for 1 week. I went in feeling a little itchy and came out with what felt like chemical induced menopause, high blood pressure, diabetes, and bipolar disorder."

• Tactu...
• October 17, 2017

"Had a severe allergic reaction to acne medication Tactuo on my face. Took one 50mg tablet and next day the chemical burn on my face is no longer hot, swollen or painful. For short term I highly recommend, provided relief for one of the most painful experiences of my life."

• Dmwol...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 13, 2021

"Over the years I have broken out in hives on several occasions due to the binder in some medications, scraping my legs on a briny ladder in the ocean and most recently after a wasp sting on my hand. The only thing that works for me is a Prednisone taper: 10 mg tablets—4 for 3 days, 3 for 3 days, then 2 and 1. Always wipes out the hives and I get the added benefit that my osteoarthritis stops hurting. They do make me feel weird and interfere somewhat with sleep but I can manage that and am grateful that I can get reliable relief from the hives."

• Edie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2020

"I took prednisone before and it was very helpful for asthma, and it was great. Now though, I took 20 mgs and I'm EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE. My face hurts and stings. My ears feel like they're full of cotton or something. My anxiety is very bad. Struggling to just lay down and wait it out. My face burns but isn't red."

• Feens
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2019

"Well I used hair dye in my hair Tuesday 11 June 2019 everything was fine woke up Wednesday had a bit of swelling on my head thought nothing of it later that day my head started itching so put paw paw ointment on . Thursday was the same . Woke up this morning 14 June 2019 and one side of my face had swelled up so bad more in my eye area my eye is so puffy don't feel pain or anything . Went to the doctors and got prescribed prednisone 25mg take one twice daily swelling is worst ATM but I am hoping it goes away ASAP ."

• Cool...
• December 1, 2020

"I was exposed to numerous midgee bites all over my body which I'm extremely allergic to. I was prescribed Prednisone 25 mg tablets and Betnovate 1 mg cream and on day 2 I have seen fantastic results. Swelling has gone down and itching has almost completely disappeared."

• Plinker
• September 2, 2020

"Was put on 60mg prednisone for 4 days due to an allergic reaction to Penicillin. Day one was ok, day two insomnia, increased anxiety and hot flashes. Day three mental mood changes including depressed mood, a crying spell and more severe anxiety to the point I thought I was going crazy, my heart rate was elevated as well. Stopped the medication and over a course of 2 days I’m slowly feeling better, perhaps a lower dose would had been better"

• Mars
• October 26, 2020

"Sandoz Methylprednisolone has been prescribed for me twice this year, and I have not been able to use because it is causing Anaphylaxis. I have severely deprecated immune system due to Nickel poisoning. Subsequent Hashimoto's Syndrome and Lymphedema flare-ups are currently being treated with Antibiotics and Prednisone. Until this year the Sandoz Methylprednisolone did not cause any problems."

• Bella
• September 16, 2020

"I sought prednisone after a severe poison ivy reaction. I was given a 12 day prescription of 10mg pills(6x2, 5x2, 4x2, 3x2, 2x2, 1x2) My initial reaction at 60mg doses was hyper alertness which tapered each day but nonetheless endless energy and focus. I got so much accomplished. On day 8 the poison ivy had almost completely healed but my entire upper torso began itching constantly. No hives or marks of any kind. Almost like a million bugs crawling all over me. So bad that it woke me from a sleep every night."

• NY_ni...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2021

"Taking prednisone for lupus flare. Have taken it many times before this. While its calming the flare a bit, this is the first time I've had seriously weird side effects. Ovary pains, severe headaches, and leg aches with my third dose @30mgs. I wonder if the ingredients are changed or if my body is just rejecting it? Asked my doc, she is still telling me to stay on, but I don't agree as the pain is not bearable. I guess a new rheumy might be in order. Fwiw."

• Islan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2021

"I was prescribed prednisone drops 4 X daily for 2 weeks then 2 X daily for 2 weeks for cataract surgery. As soon as I stopped entirely I started getting a rash on shin, feet, hips, abdomen, lower back, arms/shoulders, scalp. It's spreading and becoming more severe daily. Since there have been no other changes in habit, diet or environment I am attributing the rash to possible prednisone rebound. I had a similar rash 2 years ago after a course of penicillin. (side note: while on the drops the puffiness and drooping nature of my eyelid disappeared so that my two eyes looked very different. Too bad the drug has so many side effects--it could be used instead of eyelid surgery.)"

• Carolyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2020

"I was given prednisone 50 mg for 5 days due to a contact allergic reaction all over my body. After 2 hours the itch subsided greatly and the rash slowly disappeared. I did become very anxious, then tired. After sleeping for two hours, insomnia kicked in and I was up for 4 hours. After the initial problems, it seems to be working great. Remember to take it at the same time everyday. I was one hour late and the rash came right back."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2023

"Thank the gods for prednisone. My allergies crept up on me a week and a half later and to top it off, I had hair braiding extensions added to my hair. My scalp started to leak, ooze, and burn. Then I physically got ill by way of vomiting and dizziness. People, please don't believe everything you read. Do your research, and DO NOT USE PEROXIDE. More importantly, if you start experiencing severe itching and warm scalp abrasions, you should go to your local emergency room to get the 5-day Prednisone and begin to reverse the trauma of your allergic reaction. I'm still taking it one day at a time, and I recommend Prednisone 1000%."

• hele
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2021

"I was only prescribed this for four days, and it worked great to clear up my allergic reaction (had bad rash and swelling from sulfa drugs) but nobody warned me the side effects would be that terrible. the thigh and leg pain was so bad and I would get full body chills often. I started to get random light back pain too and I realized it was because the prednisone had lowered my potassium drastically. Eating yogurt and bananas helped for during the day but I would wake up in the morning with full body pains. My anxiety was also noticeably bad. I do have diagnosed GAD but my anxiety was twice as bad on this drug, my mind would not stop racing all day. I no clue if it's just because I'm a small 100 pound woman (I often assume my weight factors in) but apparently these side effects are rare so. Otherwise it worked great, and probably will for a majority of people."