<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes" ?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" >

	<channel>
		<atom:link rel="self" href="http://www.drugs.com/answers/support-group/prednisone/rss/" type="application/rss+xml" />
		<atom:link rel="next" href="http://www.drugs.com/answers/support-group/prednisone/rss/?page=2" />
		<dc:creator>Drugs.com</dc:creator>
		<dc:language>en</dc:language>
		<dc:rights>Copyright 2013 Drugs.com</dc:rights>
		<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/support-group/prednisone/</link>
		<title>Prednisone Questions &amp; Answers - Drugs.com</title>
		<description>The latest questions from the Prednisone support group brought to you by Drugs.com Answers.</description>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/720116/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/levitra-prednisone-imuran-atenalol-720116.html</link>
			<title>Can I use LEVITRA while I take Prednisone , Imuran and Atenalol?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
I underwent a kidney transplantation 30 years ago, I am 47 years old , 
I feel healthy ,some times I got high blood pressure. I have a daily walking for almost an hour and a half. my wight 69 kg I am trying to not to exceed 70 kg. I am married for 25 years, I was 22 then. I want to enjoy my sexual life , can I use Levitra??thank you..
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 20:06:26 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>assly</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/719873/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/hands-read-tingly-prednisone-started-neurotine-af-719873.html</link>
			<title>My hands are read and tingly. I have been on prednisone and just started neurotine could this be af?</title>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 12:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>cgibson1109</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/717067/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/compare-prednisolone-prednisone-717067.html</link>
			<title>Compare prednisolone &#38; prednisone?</title>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 20:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>spiritus1</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/716815/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/resistance-pain-meds-716815.html</link>
			<title>Resistance to pain meds?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
Last month I was diagnosed with Lumbar Radiculopathy, 5/17/13, with trigger thumb. Three weeks ago Doc put me on Prednisone, once again a waste of money, high glucose numbers, extra insulin costs, very little pain relief. I even took 800-1000MG of Aleve while taking the meds. I get some relief sleeping--when I sleep--in the fetal position. I&#039;ve been to the physical therapist 4 times. I feel some relief after sessions, and doing the exercises I can do. Friday, 5/17/13, I was prescribed...
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 09:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>2bblue</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/710901/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/mri-brain-weeks-contrast-remember-710901.html</link>
			<title>I will be doing an MRI of the brain in two weeks and contrast will be use. ..I don&#039;t remember how?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
I don&#039;t remember what reaction I had in the past ... my lab want to get me premedicate just in case ... I will be takin prednisone 50mg for two days with Benadryl it&#039;s safe to do it
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 08:25:35 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Brookybaby</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/710103/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/5-mgs-prednisone-daily-sep2012-start-weaning-710103.html</link>
			<title>I have been on 5 mgs prednisone daily since sep2012 and will start weaning off sep2013?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
Does anyone have any idea how long this taper will be since I have been on pred for so long? I have AIH and as I start my pred decrease my 6mp (mercaptopurine) will be increased to 75mgs daily. Thanks in advance!!!
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 01:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Mbsunny54</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/709989/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/question-weaning-prednisone-709989.html</link>
			<title>I have a question about weaning from prednisone?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
The wean schedule has my son taking 10 mg for five days, then 20 mg every other day for five days. How does this work out? If he took his fifth dose of the daily 10mg today, would he take 20 mg May 8th and 20 mg May 10th?
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 21:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Parkersburg</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/707512/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/7-months-pregnant-safe-prednisone-707512.html</link>
			<title>Hi I&#039;m 7 months pregnant is it safe for me to take prednisone?</title>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 12:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>leera</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/703869/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/30mg-predisone-daily-eyes-foggy-tired-easily-703869.html</link>
			<title>I am on 30mg of predisone daily, and my eyes are foggy,get tired easily, an effort to read. As I go?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
... on lowered doses of pred, will my eyes start to feel better?
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:21:22 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>whiteindianchief</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/702546/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/you-lyrica-prn-needed-basis-702546.html</link>
			<title>Can you take Lyrica on a prn (as needed) basis?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
I was diagnosed with TN just a few days ago. I am currently on Prednisone, which will gradually be titrated down; as well, I am taking Lyrica 50 mg twice a day. Fortunately, I have been able to identify and avoid my triggers of hot and cold, and for the most part, my pain has been tolerable; occasionally, I have short, sharp pains in my face/jaw. I am concerned about side effects as I have been tired and dizzy since I started the Lyrica. I also want to avoid the weight gain and would like to...
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:05:43 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>daleandsteph</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/701270/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/prednisone-fingers-creases-lines-deepen-andafter-701270.html</link>
			<title>Can prednisone cause fingers to seem to cause creases and lines to deepen during andafter treatment?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
I had severe lesion on fingers... especially on my thumbs... also spead to palms... A strong 14 day treatment worked wonders. After stopping, thr eczema returned..fine lesions. in tips and sides... but now wrinkly. Another reduced treatment. Now I&#039;m wondering... Are changes in skin permanent ... ron nelson
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:52:29 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>carron</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/699087/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/prednisone-months-face-neck-swollen-away-699087.html</link>
			<title>I have been on prednisone for two months. My face and neck are all swollen . Will this go away when?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
... I eventually get off the prednisone? I feel awful!
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>murmur0302</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/697940/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/prednisone-doseage-111-111-111-111-5milg-tal-po-697940.html</link>
			<title>Prednisone - what does the doseage of 111/111/111/111 5milg.tal po qd mean?</title>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:42:42 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>karinfaye</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/697776/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/metanx-mouth-tongue-irritation-697776.html</link>
			<title>Can Metanx cause mouth or tongue irritation?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
I have had the tip of my tongue burning for 2 months now after having a tooth infection and took prednisone and about 2 rounds of amoxicillan and one round of cypro for a bladder infection.
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:44:52 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>jo123</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/697431/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/consume-beer-weekend-moderation-697431.html</link>
			<title>Can I consume some beer this weekend, in moderation?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
I began use of prednisone today and will continue it for the next 2 weeks at a gradually reduced dosage.
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Maggie2424</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/692299/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/inflammatory-conditions-info-zostavax-vaccine-692299.html</link>
			<title>Inflammatory Conditions - I need more info on zostavax vaccine as my rheumatologist said it was okay</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
... and I take 10 mg daily of prednisone for RA and lupus. I am getting ready to have the vaccine
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:40:20 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/690774/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/severe-leg-ankle-pain-normal-coming-steroids-690774.html</link>
			<title>Is severe leg and ankle pain normal when coming off steroids?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
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
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Tammywoohoo</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/689057/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/you-loratadine-prednisone-amoxicillin-689057.html</link>
			<title>Can you use Loratadine and prednisone and amoxicillin with hydrocortisone all at one time for rash?</title>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>bellbird83</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/688585/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/enbrel-methro-long-results-688585.html</link>
			<title>Am on Enbrel now also methro how long for results?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
Enbrel alone has not done it completely. Still many issues and flare ups. Also have PMR for which I take Prednisone 10 -15mg a day.
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:35:18 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Tish77</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/688460/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/over-counter-medicine-body-reacts-prednisone-688460.html</link>
			<title>What is the over-the-counter medicine that can be taken if the body reacts to prednisone?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
I once was prescribed prednisone for eczema and facial swelling, but after it went away it came back soon and the doctor then told me to get an otc medication to combat its leftover effects... what is this medicine (anti-inflammatory?)?
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Arielle7</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/688306/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/osteoarthritis-prednisone-give-you-energy-make-688306.html</link>
			<title>Osteoarthritis - Does Prednisone give you energy, and make you feel better ?</title>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:26:43 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>pain2bgone</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/686988/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/prednisone-psychotic-event-686988.html</link>
			<title>Did Prednisone cause psychotic event?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
I was on Prednisone for almost three weeks for severe asthma issues. My pulmonologist prescribed first round, then I went to ER in the middle of the night because I couldn&#039;t breathe and ER doctor prescribed another round, then doctor was out of town so nurse recommended I stay on it until I could see doctor. Meantime, I was having miserable side effects: tense, angry, weepy, paranoid... until 10 days ago, when I quit my job suddenly and burned a lot of bridges with an angry letter to the...
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>jockimo</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/686977/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/anyone-experienced-itching-primarily-back-taking-686977.html</link>
			<title>Has anyone experienced itching,primarily on the back, when taking amitiza?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
I take 24Mg caps twice per day and need to take 5 mg tabs once or twice per day of prednisone to control the itching that results from amitiza. The amitiza was prescribed for gastroparesis from long term diabetes although insulin controlled with A1c of about 6.2. The need to take prednisone has raised the A1c a bit and made control more difficult. In an attempt to make life a little easier, Amitiza has been dropped and another dose of miralax has been added to my usual two miralax per day and...
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Bright day</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/686538/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/prednisone-effect-diabetes-686538.html</link>
			<title>How does prednisone effect diabetes?</title>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:32:14 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>cdw7</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/685707/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/prednisone-sleep-severe-leg-knee-pain-normal-685707.html</link>
			<title>I am on prednisone and can&#039;t sleep and severe leg/knee pain is this normal?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
my face is swollen, legs weak, knee pain waking me up so pain cant&#039; stand the pain is this caused from the prednisone?
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:54:38 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Darlene Hewitt</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/684060/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/21-tabs-prednisone-seboriac-dermititis-684060.html</link>
			<title>Would 21 tabs of prednisone help my seboriac dermititis?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
I have it on my face. My doctor recommended different cream meds and nothing seems to work.
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>janboy</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/683520/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/suffer-anxiety-attacks-benlysta-make-worse-683520.html</link>
			<title>I currently suffer from anxiety attacks. Will Benlysta make them worse?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
I have SLE and was diagnosed about 9 years ago. I currently take cellcept and plaquenil for the lupus and prednisone for flare ups. I was diagnosed with a mental illness 3 years ago. I have anxiety attacks that have become overwhelming for me. I am wondering if Benlysta will increase these attacks. If so I&#039;m thinking of passing on it. My first injection is April 12th. I would appreciate any input.
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>moncuy</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/677455/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/milk-medication-type-milk-matter-677455.html</link>
			<title>&#039;Take with milk&#039; medication: does type of milk matter?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
I was given some medicine (prednisone) that says &#039;take with food or milk&#039;. I usually only drink non-dairy (soy or almond) &#039;milk&#039;. 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 &#039;milk&#039;?
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:43:17 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>sdobergone</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/672497/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/aih-diagnosed-feb2012-5mg-prednisone-daily-along-672497.html</link>
			<title>Have AIH diagnosed Feb2012. Currently on 5mg prednisone daily along with 50mgs mercaptopurine daily?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
All labs have been consistently good. Just had my checkup with Hep Dr. I will start a pred taper in the fall at that time 6mp will be raised. Anyone out there undergoing this treatment??? Concerned about long term side effects of 6mp...
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:49:49 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Mbsunny54</dc:creator>
		</item>
		<item>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drugs.com/answers/671238/</guid>
			<link>http://www.drugs.com/answers/idiopathic-immune-thrombocytopenic-purpura-itp-671238.html</link>
			<title>Idiopathic (Immune) Thrombocytopenic Purpura - I have been an ITP patient since October 2008. I was?</title>
			<description><![CDATA[
... originally treated with a high dose of prednisone (60 mg 2x/day) and IVIG infusion treatments. I had a bone marrow biopsy which led to internally bleeding into my backside for three days. This, in turn, led to hospitalization with round the clock blood and platelet infusions. I had the splenectomy and then was put on NPlate. Did the Rituxan treatment and then was put on Promacta in April 2009. Promacta seemed to do the trick. I was in remission (no meds, level checks every 3 mos) for...
			]]></description>
			<category>Prednisone</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>smasten</dc:creator>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>