Also known as: Meticorten, Sterapred, Sterapred DS
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prednisone for Immunosuppression: I have been taking Prednisone for ten years. I have Lupus and will have to most likely stay on it the rest of my life. When I first started taking it I was 9, the side effects were HARSH, Loss of hair, hair growing more (Thicker and faster) on arms and legs, significant weight gain, very puffy in the face, increase in appetite and water retention (edema) all on 60mg every day. With that being said I felt a whole lot better and it kept my Lupus in remission for about 3 yrs so was able to go down as low as 5mg EOD. For me personally after have been using it so long I only see ANY side effects if I go above 20 EOD and it's the puffy face. Prednisone is a very good immunosuppression drug but it did take my body some getting used to.
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prednisone for Ulcerative Colitis: Not a suitable long term drug for Ulcerative colitis. It's just put my 75 year old Father in hospital as it's contributed to his blood sugar rising past 30!
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prednisone for Ulcerative Colitis: Prednisone is the only medication that gets my colitis under control and allows healing that allows remission to start.
Plus it has no side effects that I detect other than higher energy levels.
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Marietjie van Zyl - Pretoria, South Africa (unregistered) said:
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prednisone for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I am a 55 year old female and have been living with RA for 8 years. Prednisone has made a MAJOR difference in the quality of my life together with a combination of CoxFlam; Nivaquine, Arava, Salezepyrin and Methotrexate. I still have to go for regular blood tests and Cortisone IVs every 6 - 8 months, but thanks to the medication and my wonderful rheumatologist, I can live a normal and productive live. I am a Senior IT Manager in a very demanding job. Although I had to slow down my pace a bit (as I am totally adrenaline driven), I am still managing my career very well and hope to remain in my career for another 10 years.
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prednisone for Asthma: Although the thought of using a steroid is pretty iffy in my mind, prednisone is a strong anti-inflammatory drug that I have been prescribed several times after asthma attacks. It always seems to work although my asthma continues to be a problem, it certainly helps me breathe a whole lot better. I don't use my inhaler as much and I can sleep through the nights without waking up in a fit of coughing.
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prednisone for Asthma: I had two straight severe asthma attacks. Prednisone combined with my puffers really made me feel a lot better. It really helped with the inflammation.
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prednisone for Cluster Headaches: My doctor thinks I have cluser headaches. This is the second medication I am on and taken it about 4 times. This is so far the only headache that has helped me. They are not gone completely and after several hours they return but for several hours I am able to function with a smaller headache.
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prednisone for Inflammatory Conditions: I could not walk or move until I took the first prednisone. In 7 hours I felt fine. Now that I am on a low dosage, I am again in a lot of pain. So far there is no diagnosis as to what I have.
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prednisone for Inflammatory Conditions: I have taken this medicine for 6 days. It seems to help a little, but my leg, knees, feet and ankles have swollen.
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prednisone for Rheumatoid Arthritis: This medicine is a catch 22 in the worst way. Try not to stay on it for a long time. It can damage your bones and make you gain weight.
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prednisone for Allergic Reactions: I have been taking this medicine for 7 days now. It cleared up my skin rash related to an allergic reaction fairly quick. It's worked great. The only con for me was severe headache but cold ice packs helped with that. Drink lots of fluid!
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prednisone for Skin Rash: I have been taking prednisone for about one month. I have a skin condition that it very itchy and feels like hot needles are poked into my skin. Prednisone has relieved the problem but my doctor has cut me back and the the problem is coming back. I will see a dermatologist in two weeks, again. He did nothing for me back in December except cost me $1000. I think this medicine is very good, but a person has to have the right dose and stay on it.
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prednisone for Sarcoidosis: This is the only drug doctors recommend for sarcoidosis. The side-effects of other heavy-duty immune suppressant drugs are considered worse than the sarcoidosis symptoms. It's a dual edged sword. It does reduce inflammation and makes breathing easier but it also has permanent effects. For me it permanently reduced thyroid function, increased puffiness in face, overall weight gain, insomnia and overall muscle stiffness to the point of spasms.
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prednisone for Inflammatory Conditions: I have Cerebral Palsy with severe arthritic inflammatory conditions that had become so severe I was unable to walk. The prednisone has decreased not only my pain, but has allowed me to regain some of my mobility and permitted me to get back into the gym on a regular exercise program. I am very careful, being a female, to increase my calcium and Vitamin D to offset bone loss. Exercise is key to prevent muscle weakness.
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prednisone for Systemic Sclerosis: I did not like it that much because it made me sick, however it seemed to help when I was on it. My face puffed up a bit which I did not like.
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prednisone for Sinusitis: 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.
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prednisone for Allergic Reactions: I have been taking prednisone for three days. I'm hoping my allergy will clear up soon. I have not had a sense of smell for over six months. I will give an update if I have any changes in my allergy.
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Meticorten (prednisone) for Bursitis: I have only been on this medication for 3 days for bursitis in my hip. I have noticed a little relief from the worst pain but I still am feeling stiff and hurt quite a bit. **NOTE: I have had insomnia since the day I started taking this medication. I slept only 30 minutes last night. Each night I have slept less. I was able to sleep 3 hours the 2nd night. I believe it is from this medication as the other medication I am on does not report insomnia as a side effect. At this point, I only have to take the medication for one week and if it helps with my pain, I feel it will be worth it but be aware that this might happen.
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lack of sleep, but have energy (unregistered) said:
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prednisone for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: This medicine seems to be doing well. I am taking it to bring my blood count up. Instead of a blood transfusion.
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prednisone for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I have had swelling in my finger joints for many years. This medicine is the only one that has helped the pain. The joints will always be swollen though, as the damage has been done.
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prednisone for Asthma: Good inflammation clear up rate on each use. Eventually kept on and weaned off dropping 1 per week over several weeks. Definite facial/body hair and fluid retention/roundness of face.
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prednisone for Asthma: I had a sinus infection and was prescribed prednisone, erythrocin and albuterol all together. After my first treatment of only antibiotics - it did not do the job. Not really sure what each of them are responsible for EXACTLY. Erythromycin is the antibiotic and albuterol is for opening air tight passageways in the lungs that caused wheezing [asmathic reaction due to the sinus infection]. The prednisone, while I don't like the idea of taking a steroid, did a good job of helping to recover. The only side effect I noticed was an increase in appetite.
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prednisone for Asthma: I too get an asthma like cough once or twice a year following a cold. Usually I can treat with my puffers but this last attack had my husband taking me to the hospital because I couldn't breathe and the usual treatments weren't working. Prednisone has been so very helpful, I can breath again!
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prednisone for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I started taking prednisone about 3 weeks ago and the swelling in my hands, feet and knee have gone down. I feel like a new person.
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prednisone for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I just took my first dose of this medication today and already I can walk up and down the stairs of my house, something I have not been able to do for months, due to the swelling in my feet. What a relief!
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prednisone for Lichen Sclerosus: NOTHING prescribed by my Dermotoligist has even touched this disease. Prednisone is the first and only thing that has given me relief. However my doctor is cautious and will only prescribe one round of use. Once it is discontinued, the condition returns full force.
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prednisone for Ulcerative Colitis: My doctor prescribed this to help with my ulcerative colitis. It has definitely helped and now I'm gradually going off of it. I too experienced a big acne breakout after starting on prednisone. I felt like I was in high school again!! However, I'd rather have the breakouts then the side effects of ulcerative colitis.
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prednisone for Asthma: I get that terrible cough twice a year along with my upper respiratory infection (including sinus infection), and no antibiotic worked so far (tried few different ones). My only relief was brought by Prednisone treatment. Although, I am a person who does not take medicines just for anything, I was very open to prednisone.
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prednisone for Pharyngitis: I have had a sore throat for a week. I went to the doctor with a fever, body aches, and sore throat. He gave me a strep test and it was negative. Anti-biotics did not work because it is viral and not bacterial. I started feeling better in a few days and then my sore throat switched from my right side to left side and was worse than before with no fever or body aches. Went back to doctor 6 days later. Was given another strep test and mono test, both negative, Doctor put me on prednisone and sore throat went away within 9 hours. Feeling much better.
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prednisone for Asthma: It stopped the cough and wheezing. I was on 20mg to start and then cut back to 10 mg and then 5mg. I've not had anything work as well.
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prednisone for : I have been taking prednisone for several months for rheumatoid arthritis. I usually take it daily for 2 weeks before my remicade treatment. I didn't take my doses for 3 days after my last remicade treatment and was in horrible pain due to not having it in my system.
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prednisone for : I have ulcerative colitis and when I have a major flare-up, my doctor prescribes this for me. A few of years ago, I had a serious flare-up and was given a large dosage. I ended up suffering a major acne explosion. My face, back & chest was covered. I had sexual problems. I also started having joint problems which my doctor said was a result of bone-loss. Eventually the prednisone worked.
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