Prednisone Questions (Page 12)

If I miss a dose of predisone can I double a dose ?

Prednisone -Reducing my dose but my legs are very weak and don't feel good, how long will this last?

I have been on predisone for 2 weeks, 60 mg. a day, trying to get off, took it for bells palsey, (dr. orders) mylegs are very weak, how long befor I feel better, I,m 80 female, Bells palsey gone, but am weak. down to 20 mg day, cutting back to 10 mg,then 15, then10, then 5, then stop, legs weak and... read more

How long does it take for the water retention to go away from taking predisone?

What drugs contain "cyp3a" inhibitors?

One frequently reads that an adverse effect may occur if a certain drug is given to someone who is already taking cyp3a inhibitors or inducers.

Can prednisone cause short term memory loss, even on dose of 10 - 12 mg?

am being treated for polymyalgia, (second bout in past ten years) and was given steroids about a month ago, and short term memory has become noticeably worse since taking these tablets. Am also on medication for high blood pressure/high cholestorol.

Prednisone vs prednisolone?

Since prednisone is an inactive drug precursor that must be converted to prednisolone in the liver to become active, why is it the most widely used prescribed drug (rather than prednisolone) when an oral glucocorticoid is indicated?

Has anyone taking humira experienced anxiety or taking methotrexate or prednisone?

Lately my fears of my health been high, more about that is in my last question. I'm thinking about checking in with a specialist or something. And I sometimes have the fear I'm dying ... I have a lot of health issues. Any suggestions?

Will Elevated Blood Sugar return to normal after I'm off Prednisone?

Hi There: The last post I discussed that I was on Prednisone for two months due to low platelet counts and that I was going to taper off on my own. I had been tapered somewhat from 60, 40. Due to the awful side effects I tapered down to 30 myself. Well the prednisone did elevate the platlets... read more

Prednisone - can you get a rash 2 weeks after stopping then medication.

My wife was on perdnisone for 10 days. About 2 weeks later she has developed a rash mostly on the upper legs, back and stomach. It comes and goes. The doctor will not say it could be fron this drug. He is treating it with cream. Will the rash go away and how long will it last.

Prednisone taper decrease dose every other day?

I was diagnosed with PMR in Jan. started Prednisone 20 mg for two weeks then a taper of 1 mg/week to 5mg/day. Finally got an appt with a Rhum. in March and he had me stay at 10mg/day(where I was at the time of appt) for a month then wanted me to go down to 7.5 for a month then to 5 mg then... read more

Can prednisone cause shortness of breath?

My Step-Mother has shortness of breath and takes prednisone as one of her anti-rejection medicines for a kidney transplant, Can this cause shortness of breath?

How long does it take the fluid retention to subside after finishing prednisone?

I have been on a 3 week weaning dose of prednisone. I swear I've had a 10 lb weight gain, mostly fluid. Please help.

'Take with milk' medication: does type of milk matter?

I was given some medicine (prednisone) that says 'take with food or milk'. I usually only drink non-dairy (soy or almond) 'milk'. Is there something specific to dairy milk that might effect the absorption rate or other effect of the medication that might not be in other... read more

Is severe leg and ankle pain normal when coming off steroids?

I have been on prednisone for about 2 weeks and took last dose 2 days ago.Having edema in ankles and extreme pain in ankles and knees

Anyone taking prednisone for mouth ulcers?