Prednisone Questions (Page 10)

I take predisone and have severe bruising. What can I do?

I was on prednisone, 60mg a day for 15 days, stopped and now have a rash, anyone else had this?

I have been off of it now for about a week and just developed a rash with an itch. Has anyone ever had that?

Can you abruptly stop taking prednisone after taking 25 mg a day for 30 days?

The doctor told my father to take 25 mg of prednisone for 30 days... He didnt mention anything about tapering... Does 25 mg for 30 days require tapering? or can he just abruptly stop taking it?

Extremely sore nipples after coming off Prednisone 80 mg/day. Anybody else ever had this?

My nipples are so sore I can't stand anything to touch them after taking prednisone 80 mg/day for a week.

What is the maximum safe dosage of Prednisone for an adult?

Wife was being treated for latent mediastinal tuberculosis with lymph node involvement. She was prescribed 100 mg./day Prednisone is tolerating very poorly. I question the safety of a dose this high.

I was prescribed 50mg of Prednisone for a cough due to the flu-- side effects?

Good evening, I had a terrible cold from the 7th of January and it came with fevers, no sneezing and a horrible cough. The fever since left but that cough is not only present, but draining. I am asthmatic (and normally have attacks with triggers: food allergies - - tree nuts, any and all seafood,... read more

Does prednisone elevate blood pressure?

I take 5 mg prednisone per day. This week the doctor has prescribed mega doses for a condition. My blood pressure is elevated. 166/90. I am 85 year old female

Can you divide your predisone twice a day, I'm taking 3x3 2x3 1x3 20mg. I want to know?

if its ok to take one dose in morning the other in late afternoon or evening.

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - is prednisone the only drug of choice for this condition?

I joined this support group for my husband, he his on prednisone but we were wondering if this was all there is for this condition? Prednisone is a wonder drug but it too can have problems.

I've had a rash for over 2 months and it's getting worse?

I've had a rash for over 2 months now. It looks like very tiny red raised bumps all over, and they are very itchy. At first they were all over my legs, but after seeing a doctor and being prescribed prednisone it went away and I felt so relieved. Unfortunately, a few days after I finished my... read more

How do I relieve itching and rash associated with reaction to prednisone?

I have been taking prednisone to alleviate giant cell arteritis. I have developed a very itchy rash. I am unable to stop the itching? What are your suggestions for controlling or eliminating the rash and the itching?

Prednisone makes me feel tired and fatigued?

I was prescribed Prednisone 30mg for three days 20MG for three days and 10mg for another 3 for poison ivy. I'm on my third day and I can't function. I have no desire to even get out of bed. Work has been so hard. Should I be concerned?

Taking prednisone for severe itching and rash, but it's not working?

Can I stop taking 20mg of prednisone after one day of use?

I was prescribed prednisone (20mg) for my asthma and I took my first dosage yesterday. The side affects are awful and I plan to go to my doctor in a week since I have an appointment scheduled. Is it possible to stop taking prednisone if I only took it for a day without tapering down? It’s... read more

Can prednisone cause blurred vision and numbness in feet?

Been on 20ng per day prednisone for PMR for 5 months. Toes have started going numb and vision blurring. Can these be side affects of prednisone? When finally get weaned off prednisone, will these problems go away?