Prednisone for Sinusitis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Alison
• August 12, 2016

"Got prescribed this with an antibiotic for sinusitis. Felt better the first day but as i continued the meds, i noticed severe anxiety, moodiness and sweating.my brother also says ive been talking excessively, so the racing mind is probably a side effect. I have 5 more days to go with the prednisone. The prescription was for 10 days."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2017

"doctor gave this as antibiotic for a sinus infection 20mg once day for 10 days. First couple days of taking it, started having severe dissociation and racing thoughts, anxiety went up to an all time high. ( I've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder/ anxiety since I was 6) started to develop depression so bad that I couldn't think or even go to work, suffered from intense panic attacks, all the while not realizing what was causing me all these problems. I thought I was going mentally insane until on the 6th day of taking this hell drug, I then googled searched the side effects and realized what had been causing my horrible mental breakdown. Immediately stopped taking it and after two days (and two charcoal detoxes) I feel somewhat normal."

• Pjano
• 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 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 coming back I'm an allergy suffer badly. Any suggestions and opinions be great."

• Joano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2018

"I am taking 20 mg twice a day for sinusitis that I've had for over two months. I am on day 3 of a 5 day course. The side effects are very bad but my condition has improved. Last night, I actually slept, first time in 2 months. I'll be glad when the last pred. pill is gone, having trouble driving because of dizziness."

• Loano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2018

"I've taken this twice now, the first time for severe hives and second time for a sinus infection. Both times in high doses (60mg)/day, tapering down after several days. It is effective, and quickly, however I hate the side effects. I would not recommend taking at night as it gives me tons of energy and keeps me awake. I tend to get hot flashes or steep changes in temperature, and VERY irritable. When you are in so much discomfort, you'll take anything to make it go away. I guess the pros benefit the cons, although I'm not fond of this medication overall."

• Cat
• August 25, 2019

"In 2017 I had a virus and it attacked my sinus right side deviated septum. The pain was a 10, right eyebrow area and the only thing that worked was prednisone 20 mg given by my PA, advil and tylenol too. All was great up to July 2019, again a virus same problem, this time my PA was on vacation, told Dr. Of what worked in 2017 gave her exact prescription paper and she said she ordered same for me. Well I trusted her and never checked dose just looked at instructions on how to take it, by 4 days had a little relief but realized that in 2017 by 2nd day I had relief, sure enough I looked and she had order 1/2 mgs of the 2017 dose! After 4 days of taking all the meds it came back bad as the first time. I did use Benadryl sinus and headache med. 1/2 tablet and it did help some. I went to see sinus dr and they agreed that the dose was to small and not long enough. They gave it to me same as in 2017 and 2nd day lot of relief, so we will see if at end it does work and not come back like in 2019"

• Darryl
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2019

"I was prescribed Prednisone for sinus infection and ear blockage. My wife told me I didn't need a steroid. I was prescribed this by an Urgent Care "doctor". I was given a 14 day antibiotic and the steroid. While taking the steroid for 12 days, I gained 6 lbs, had severe insomnia every night, diarrhea 2 or 3 times a day, no energy at all. I was extremely irritable and very difficult to be around. I should've listened to my wife and requested what works for me, zpak and went on my way. No more doc in a box for me, and no more prednisone."

• Thewy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2019

"I was on Prednisone for about a week was taking 20Mg twice a day And was fine while on it but once I got off I started getting all the symptoms it has now been about 2 weeks and some symptoms are going away but others are not. My dose wasn’t tapered off, along with me missing a dose is that why they side effects are still hanging around? Also did anyone experience extra saliva I haven’t seen many say they have and was just curious please help me."

• Val
• October 14, 2018

"I have been a long time sufferer of allergies since childhood and was diagnosed with chronic obstructive polyps as an adult. My allergy specialist recommend taking prednisone because I am an extreme risk for sinus surgery. I took this medication in hope that I could be able to breathe again through my nose, but alas to my dismay the medication had no effect whatsoever to shrinking my polyps in both nasal cavities and my nasal passages remain inflamed. The first round of doses of prednisone. I took for one week straight in 20 mg and tapered off and the second round started at 60mg per week tapered down to 20mg for the fifth week still no change, no shrinkage of nasal polyps and inflammation remains so bad that I am unable to get any sleep and when I am forced to mouth breathe to sleep I stop breathing all together and wake up. I'm tired, frustrated and anxious because I'm unable to breathe trough my nose."

• Kris
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2020

"Update: side effects of prednisone were weight gain (temporarily), anxiety, insomnia, difficulty concentrating. These issues began to clear days after the end of treatment. My initial post was 10/10 on December 30th. The latter side effects are difficult and interrupt daily life the most depending on your daily routine and work responsibilities. Exercise was extremely easy and my lungs felt great so I was able to run and continue weightlifting during the entire treatment. See December 30th for full treatment dosage. From 10/10 to 7/10 good for short term use (x<14)."

• spong...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2023

"I was given this medication by my allergist for a sinus infection that was causing so much sinus pressure that made me have a sinus headache every day. I took some cold medicine but it only reduced the sinus pressure and pain. After 2 hours of taking my first four pills of prednisone, I noticed the sinus pressure was almost completely gone. It is now the next day and I have no more sinus pressure and I can breathe again."

• Nat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2019

"By taking to many prednisone steroid shots I developed diabetics and went into ketosis my sugar levels were at 300. This med. really works and made me feel wonderful. But now I no longer can take it. Any suggestions."

• PTano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2019

"Little dizziness but when I had a sip of a mixed drink (alcohol beverage) the dizziness got worst. I experienced pounding in my ear. This medicine did not clear the fluid the Doctor seen behind my ears. I can’t give a positive review of this medicine at this time."

• Ronl
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 3, 2021

"The problem was post nasal drainage along with all the sinus pressures. My taste changed to the point if I even smelled meat cooking it would gag me. Eating it was even worse. It turns out my sinuses were completely blocked.. just full of infection. So it was surgery for me... but presurgery he had me take the 60 - 10 mg prednisone taper (6 days) day 2 my smell returned, I was overjoyed) a day later I could eat again.. even more joy. I'm off of it now, but the same drainage has returned and I can't eat meat. Today I started on a 60 - 10 taper of pred. its been 4 hours and I already can tell the difference. I'm within a month of medicare, (which makes it pretty much free) so I'll go back to the ENT. Hopefully I won't need another surgery and just occasional pred. no real side effects... ( except oh, wait..my wife said when I was on 60mg I needed a sign around my neck stating "approach at your own risk, high prednisone at work") I guess I was a little testy but I couldnt tell."

• Dee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2023

"Over 3 weeks, I had a sinus infection. Determined to let it take its course, I almost got through it until this last leg of the heavy mucus stage, which was like glue. I couldn't talk or cough it up or clear it from the back of my throat all the way to my chest. Hot showers on my head, nasal cleansing, nose sprays; nothing worked. I saw my doctor yesterday, and he told me he would prescribe me prednisone to relieve the inflammation that was in my head to my chest. It was for one dose and prescribed a nose spray. I took the two pills with food last night, and in a very short time, I could feel the tightness in my sinuses that was giving me the headache throughout the three weeks disappear. When I woke this morning, I did not have the heavy congestion and tightness in my head, throat, and chest. I can blow my nose and release the mucus built up from overnight now. What a relief the prednisone gave, is all I can say."

• chris
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2023

"I've been on Prednisone round about 5 weeks ago with a few other tablets. I noticed something very good, by the way. This is my 3rd Prednisone course. This one was strong, 2 weeks of Prednisone up to 8 pills per day. The 2 previous ENT visits diagnosed me with nasal polyps. I could not smell, taste, or even breathe through my nose. It's been 5 weeks since I last took Prednisone and now I have my smell, taste, and can breathe easily. I just hope it stays like this. The previous time, it came back within 5 days of finishing the Prednisone."

• Pete
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2023

"I am currently experiencing a terrible bout of sinusitis and am unable to breathe through my nose, which causes me a great deal of anxiety as I am not a mouth breather. I was unable to get any meaningful sleep. My doctor put me on an 8-day plan of prednisone with a dosage of 4-10mg for 2 days, followed by 3-10mg for 2 days. I am on day 4 of the treatment, and my breathing has improved greatly. The side effects can be tough for a few days, including anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep. I have not slept in 30 hours and took 2 lorazepam to calm my anxiety, which seems to be working. I am hoping to have a decent night's sleep. If I ever have to take this treatment again, I will because I cannot tolerate the symptoms of not being able to breathe."

• Anonymous
• February 4, 2012

Deltasone (prednisone) "It is one of the only things that opens up the sinuses to allow them to drain well, so the infection can heal. Otherwise, the infection never clears out and you can get a clogged-up sinus canal."

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2020

"I believe that this prednisone is what finally fixed my sinusitis. No side effects!"

• alad
• September 23, 2018

"I have chronic sinusitis and a lot of inflammation in my nasal passages. This is the only thing that has helped. I took it for 2 weeks and I felt much better for months afterward."

• Shuska
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2015

"Worst side effects lost all taste in my mouth and bad metalic taste in mouth couldn't think straight"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2018

"I had swelling and soreness left side of face, from sinus. Z pac of pred. Got rid if it."

• DJano
• July 19, 2014

"Constipation, then diarrhea, severe congestion, lung burning from severe cough, lots of snot & mucus in lungs, extreme fatigue."

• Gibby
• December 9, 2017

"Using a drug to treat a symptom does not cure the issue."

• OwMyB...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2018

"Doesn't work. On top of all that I had to deal with the nasty side effects. The only thing that works for chronic sinusitis is surgery"