Prednisone for Sinusitis User Reviews

• KTa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2020

"I've had chronic sinus infections for years. I've been on hundreds of antibiotics, been to multiple ENTs, and done allergy testing. When my sinuses get really bad, I get an antibiotic and prednisone. Though the side effects can be tough, it makes my nose feel 100 times better 100 times quicker. On prednisone, I get heart palpitations and bursts of energy. Some nights I wake up sweaty with bad dreams, others to stuff my face with food. I usually only take it for 3-7 days, and then I'm good, but boy is it worth it. It kicks the sinus infection out so much faster and stronger than just an antibiotic."

• Kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2019

"I had surgery over a decade ago consisting of repairing my deviated septum and inferior turbinate reduction, which completely cured my sinusitis for 11 years. Unfortunately, I just got the worst sinusitis infection probably ever and the first one since that surgery. The infection spread to my eye sockets and after 3 antibiotics, aside from my eye infection being under control, I was still sick and up all night several nights coughing. I was put on Prednisone 5 days ago, and I'm noticing a huge improvement. I'm not coughing all night. I have energy again and have been able to work out for the first time in ten weeks. I'm keto, so I'm not sure if my blood sugar has jumped, but I also take two tbsp of ACV diluted in 8 tbsp of water twice a day, which you can look up empirical study results on as it relates to diabetes prevention. My dose of prednisone is 3 days of 10mg 4X, 3 days 10mg 3X, 3 days of 10mg 2X, 3 days of 10mg 1 dose. I hope this information helps. I don't really detect any side effects."

• Wen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2020

"I have had too many sinus ops. Consequently, my sinuses are apparently wrecked. I live with chronic sinus issues. But now and then, that chronic sinusitis results in extreme discomfort, brain fog, etc. So a couple of times each year, I have to go on the Prednisolone. 2x 25 mg daily, then tapering. I’m fully aware that this type of drug is not good for one’s system. Apart from that, the side effect I really notice is that it wrecks my sleep. Apparently, no matter what time of day one takes this drug, it stays in the system. But it works for me. The yellow gunk starts to clear out of my sinuses within a day, and I then start to feel normal and comfortable again. Best thing ever for me."

• TdE...
• May 20, 2017

"Suffered from chronic sinusitis for over a year. Couldn't breathe through my nose and daily headaches, brain fog, and congestion plagued my life. Numerous antibiotics didn't work. Got given 5 days of this tablet (30mg) and within hours it works. The swelling reduced, I could breathe, and my sinuses cleared in 3 days! The downside is it sent my anxiety through the roof, and I didn't sleep for a week, but after a year of chronic sinus problems, it was nothing!! Try it :)"

• Hal...
• April 5, 2012

"I have severe allergies, combined with chronic sinus and ear troubles. Every few months, I need prednisone to help with inflammation. It kicks in so quickly, and that familiar, dull ache finally subsides. With the taper pack, the side effects are minimal, but the most notable are an increased appetite and energy level. Thankfully, the two of these together seem to balance out, and I usually don't gain weight."

• Tri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2018

"I was prescribed this medication about two days ago. I had a really bad sinus congestion. I had to go to the emergency room. I had a severe blockage in both nostrils. I couldn't breathe for three days and the doctors at one point said, 'lady we cannot help you'. Then the doctor said, 'ok I'll put you on prednisone for a 5-day dosage of 60mg'. I was scared at first knowing it was a steroid. But, believe me, in an hour and a half I was breathing again. I felt like I was living again."

• Dee...
• October 7, 2015

"I had a really bad sinus infection in 2014. I went to the doctor and was put on an antibiotic and prednisone 20 mg. I felt better in one day. This past week, I had another one, went to the same place, and was put on the same meds. I felt great in one day. So I think prednisone is a great med to give."

• Pix...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 11, 2019

"I have chronic sinusitis and a large hole in my septum. I've been advised by my ENT that surgery is not an option due to the size of the hole. Many antibiotics, saline, antihistamines, thousands spent on purifying our home, and even giving away my cat to a friend... nothing. Prednisone is the only treatment that has provided much appreciated relief. If I could stay on it permanently, I would. For now, I just appreciate the intermittent courses. Each clear day is a blessing."

• Geo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2019

"I was prescribed 30 mg/day for 4 days along with antibiotics for a nasty sinus infection. It has helped significantly with the headache pain and hopefully is helping drain the infection. I barely noticed any side effects, honestly, and I was quite nervous because of all the reviews online. I maybe felt a little jittery the first day, but that may have just been anticipatory anxiety."

• Wen...
• June 19, 2016

"I have very frequent bouts of sinusitis with general associated dizziness. Over the last 2 years, I've had way too many scripts for antibiotics (which eventually didn't work anymore), so the doc has occasionally suggested prednisolone. Did this in December, and after a few days, all good! Right now, in June, I'm in trouble again, so again on the Pred and tapering down over a week, but I avoid it at night 'cause it keeps me awake. I'm feeling almost alive again today. Hopefully, I'll be out of the woods again soon!"

• Rio...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2018

"I have allergies and get 1-2 sinus infections a year that last for about 6 weeks if untreated. After back-to-back infections, my doctor prescribed prednisone with a six-day taper off and a Z-Pack. I noticed immediate relief after just a few hours. The pressure and tightness in my sinuses was gone, and all the infected mucus started coming out. I was better within a few days. I haven’t had any reactions, actually, it has had a relaxing effect."

• atx...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2019

"Day 3 of constant forehead and temple pain and pressure, along with stiffness in my neck. I was taking 1000 mg of Tylenol and 200 mg of Aleve, and they were not working. I was considering going to the ER as I was in tears by day 3. I have a really high pain threshold, and when my husband saw me in tears, he got concerned. Before making the trip to the ER, I decided to use the app resource through my insurance. He diagnosed me with a sinus headache and prescribed 10 mg of prednisone. My first dose was 60 mg. Within an hour, I began to feel relief. I was really amazed at how quickly and efficiently it treated the awful pain and pressure I felt."

• Sin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2019

"Acquired sinusitis after a flu. After an antibiotic shot and Amoxi-Clav antibiotics, my sinusitis was worse after 2 days: extreme head pressure, seriously extreme jaw pain, severe tooth pain (from my swollen sinus pressing on the roots of my top teeth), sinus headache, bone pain under my eye. Just awful. The next day, I started prednisone. My insurance didn’t cover it, so it cost me $11.50 USD out of pocket. The dose was 3 tiny tablets the first day, then 2 tablets the next day, then 1 tablet. I stopped after day 1 because I was scared of side effects. After taking that first dose, I was back to normal again! The jaw pain, the pressure, terrible tooth pain—all gone within 2 hours. My side effects after one dose were racing thoughts, extra saliva in my mouth with a metal taste, and my sense of taste was heightened (which I thought was great). I took the dose after a meal to avoid nausea, and I took it at 2 PM. Time on medication was 1 day."

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

"Went to Centra Care, 31 August, antibiotic, no help, 8 days later went to ER Hospital, 8 Sept, given z-pack for 5 days, started feeling a little better but not right yet, super fatigue besides the regular fibromyalgia, 12 Sept, go to Research Group Doctor, I am in for COPD, given prednisone 20 mg for 5 days 2x a day. 1st day that I felt good in over 4 weeks and only on one for a day right now. Thank you."

• JC8...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2019

"Suffer from chronic sinusitis, and for me, prednisone has been a game changer. I can't afford the balloonoplasty surgery, so this is my best option. After the 1st day, my inflammation reduced, and the yellow goop finally started draining. My sinus holes are too small. I use Nasacort, Sinupulse machine, vapor, Nasacort...nothing resolves my infections better than antibiotics and 12 days of prednisone. With a high dose the first 3 days, then drop."

• SBP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2018

"I've had sinus infections before, but this is the first time I've ever had prednisone prescribed along with an antibiotic. I was hesitant at first (knowing others who have taken pred. and the side effects they experienced)...but I decided to take half a dose. I don't know if it is the pred. or the amoxicillin that has made me feel so much better, but something has worked. This was a very severe infection, and I was feeling better after the first dose. I have only taken a half dose for 4 days and am not planning to take any more of it (the pred.). Just my 2 cents."

• Chr...
• November 30, 2020

"I've had chronic sinusitis with polyps since 1984, every operation you can think of - I had many years with better health, usually had an infection after every cold or flu, which I could deal with, sometimes with the aid of basic amoxicillin. In recent years, the infections have been getting worse, leading to inflammation, which in turn stops the infection from draining, which leads to more inflammation. I've had the same GP throughout all these years, and it's only the last two that he has prescribed prednisone with amoxicillin. I take both for seven days, tapering the prednisone quickly. It feels like the miracle cure I've been looking for. I do notice side effects from the prednisone, but these are manageable with a good diet, water, and rest. After only a couple of days, the discharge from the nose is quite large and highlights just how bad the infections must be and how much it must be taxing for the body's immune system to deal with. I can't recommend this course of treatment enough."

• Anonymous
• May 14, 2009

"I've been taking this on and off for a few months now (but taking as prescribed) for chronic and severe sinus infections. I recently had surgery for it and am still taking it. I am honestly hoping to be off it soon. I have noticed several side effects: I can't sleep well but always feel tired and without energy; I'm moody; excessive sweating with a horrible breakout or rash over my chest, shoulders, and back; my skin is dry and my face looks fuller."

• Pho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2019

"As far back as I can remember, I’ve had sinus problems. I had a few years of respite but can’t figure out what I was doing right then and wrong now. I have tested negative for allergies, but the symptoms are always worse in spring/summer, so I take antihistamines, but it’s usually at this time my sinusitis reaches critical mass, and I find prednisone is the only relief. So, 10/10 from me."

• Dor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2017

"Went to the Little Clinic in Fry's. I went in with severe sinus pressure. I hadn't had any fever or body aches, so they prescribed me prednisone 30 mg once a day for 5 days. I did feel anxious, but it only lasted about an hour. They also prescribed Advil & Sinus and Mucinex. Within an hour and a half of taking the first dose, I felt relief. It has been 8 days since I finished my last dose, the sinus pressure did not return, but I have post-nasal drip, which is causing a sore throat and coughing. This is my first time taking prednisone. For the most part, it did its job."

• Sni...
• October 4, 2018

"Allergy doc gave me prednisone for chronic sinus problems that resulted in a painful ear infection with bloody pus discharge. My ear hurt so bad from the inside out that it hurt too bad to even sleep on it. Ended up that the infection caused a perforated eardrum. The prednisone, along with a prescription nasal spray and antibiotics, got rid of the problem. Instead of taking 4 the first day and tapering down, I spaced out 2 the first day, then took one a day thereafter. After the antibiotics ran out, I held on to the remainder and spaced them out one a day every time symptoms started to flare up again. Doc gave me a refill so I can take one in a given day to help my body start to heal the sinus problem. My sinus problems are not due to hay fever or other obvious triggers, but are more year-round and likely related to my fibromyalgia and/or CNS/obstructive sleep apnea. Glad to keep these around for when literally nothing else works."

• Pen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2016

"I have had back-to-back sinus infections several times per year for the past few years. I have taken too many antibiotics and the ENT prescribed prednisone 30 mg for 3 days, then 20 for 2 days, then 10, then done. Sounded simple enough, even though I had been putting off prednisone for a year. I also take Klonopin, low dose, for an anxiety condition. I know my hypersensitivity to meds, so the first night I took half the initial dosage. I woke up early the next morning with a racing mind and high anxiety. The racing mind scared me. It dissipated within a few hours but still made me feel on edge for the remainder of the day. I called the pharmacist as it was a weekend and I could not get the doctor and explain. She told me to stop the prednisone."

• Ice...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2018

"I was prescribed this for sinus inflammation. While it did get rid of the inflammation within a day, the side effects made it not worth it. This is the worst drug I have ever taken in my life. Unless it's life or death, I do NOT recommend taking this. It initially gave me a sense of euphoria, which only lasted a few days, and then I experienced the worst anxiety/depression in my life. I had no appetite. Couldn't function. Was scared to be alone, was so depressed. The worst part was that the nurse who prescribed it to me didn't inform me of these possible side effects. Many people say they take it and have no adverse reactions, but I was lucky enough to be prone to the adverse reactions, and they are AWFUL."

• Pja...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2020

"Chronic asthmatic hay fever and sinusitis, plus PTSD and extreme anxiety!! Usually get antibiotics and steroids for a week or so and instantly, within hours, feel heaps better. Then, when I stop the steroids and antibiotics, my sinusitis flares up again, and sometimes my sinuses make little blood streaks after blowing it. So, I think steroids are fantastic, just pity the effects don't stop it from coming back. I'm an allergy sufferer badly. Any suggestions and opinions would be great."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 30, 2018

"This helps tremendously with sinusitis - only good side. I was given several times over the past couple of years, but side effects are horrible. There is weight gain, hair loss and thinning, swollen feet, anxiety, sleeplessness, mood change, pain in hands and feet, joint pain, blurred vision, etc. I do not recommend taking this drug unless absolutely necessary, and if so, proceed with EXTREME caution."