It was prescribed for Bell's Palsy. Can I expect any side effects?
50 mg of Prednisone once a day for 3 days??
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- 2 Sep 2013 by yvrflyer
- Updated
- 4 September 2013
- Topics
- prednisone, side effect, bell's palsy
Responses (4)
At the very least heartburn. It will irritate your stomach. Nausea could be a problem. Here is what the manufacturer has to say about side effects. https://www.drugs.com/sfx/prednisone-side-effects.html
It caused me to have a very short temper, angry and impatient. But this is a common side effect for women who are prescribed steroids.
You took your first dose. How did it go? Flushing, sweating, shaking, heart pounding are some of the side effects. Sleepless, very hungry or very not hungry. You can get through it. Been on it on high dose for years. Be sure to take half in the morning and half at night with food. A meal not a glass of milk. Your stomach may be affected otherwise. Omeprazole may be something to try. Hope the prednisone helps. Write again if you have questions, Karen
Today was my 3rd and final dose. I didn't have any side effects at all... nothing. I was a bit nervous reading about some peoples experiences with prednisone but I figured 3 days wasn't that bad, and it wasn't. Appetite was the same, slept fine, no sweats... thanks!
Excellent. Let us know how you are doing as time goes by if you wish. Stories are just that. Each of us have unique experiences. We aren't all that much the same with medications. Glad you had a good experience. Hope you continue to heal.
Jitters, impatience, buzzing in ears, angry... This is how I get with the 40mg a day x3 then tapering off, hate it! But I hope it helps you, side effect will go away in a couple of days. This was my experience several times.

Further Information
- Prednisone Information for Consumers
- Prednisone Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Prednisone (detailed)
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Thanks for your response.