My doctor prescribed prednisone for a rash that I have. It's low dose and short term.
Can I spend time in the sun when I'm on prednisone?
Question posted by Jane4299 on 2 days 6 hours ago
Last updated on 28 June 2025 (1 day 7 hours ago) by masso
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masso
1 day 19 hours ago
What should I avoid?
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using a steroid.
Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using this medicine. Prednisone may increase your risk of harmful effects from a live vaccine. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), rotavirus, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), one type of the typhoid vaccine and nasal flu (influenza) vaccine.
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking prednisone.
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WildcatVet
2 days 6 hours ago
Hi, Jane!
It's probably fine given your script. There may be some vulnerability to sunburn due to pred's side effects so just take the usual precautions.
Regards, Wildcat
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