Asthma Questions

Can you be on prednisone on a regular basis?

Posted 15 Apr 2011 by lauraasmith • 8 answers

I have asthma and when i am on prednisone I can breath so much better, It also helps my arthiritis.

After recent visit to ER I rec'd a prescription fo Prednisone 20 mg tab. What can I expect?

Posted 21 Feb 2011 by reginastansbury • 3 answers

My prescription says to take the 20 mg Prednisone tab 3 times a day for 5 days. I've heard all kinds of horror stories about steriod therapy I am kinda scared about taking this drug. Is it safe to take this for 5 days straight and then just stopped taking it?? The reason I'm taking it in ...

I got prescribed Prednisone 50mg, side effects please?

Posted 28 Dec 2012 by xkelsey • 3 answers

I went to the hospital last night, and they prescribed me Prednisone 50mg. I have asthma, and anxiety. I was at the hospital in the first place because my primary care doctor sent me. My oxygen levels were dropping, and I have the flu. I was also wheezing bad even after she gave me two breathing ...

What is a good substitute for Advair? I've been taking Advair successfully for adult-onset asthma?

Posted 8 Jan 2013 by guineapigslave • 18 answers

... since roughly 2001. Medicare switched me to a new plan for 2013, since my old plan's prices have gone way up (I get extra help, due to finances, so money IS a big issue). Unfortunately, my new plan does not cover Advair, and I'm clueless as to what else will work in maintaining the ...

Osteoarthritis - Does Prednisone give you energy, and make you feel better ?

Posted 2 Apr 2013 by pain2bgone • 5 answers

I am currently taking Singulair, Flonase and Allegra. Is this a safe mix to take all at once?

Posted 18 Dec 2014 by tls108 • 2 answers

I was taking it all in the evening before bed, however, I decided to start taking the Allegra in the morning when I get up just to space things out a little.

Advair vs Breo?

Posted 12 May 2015 by Bdawson89 • 5 answers

I have moderate asthma and control it with Singulair (allergies & asthma), and Advair inhaled medication. My doctor recently prescribed me BREO instead of Advair and will soon be switching. I am wondering if anyone else has experiences A) with BREO B) with advair and/or BREO and if theyve ever ...

Did Prednisone cause psychotic event?

Posted 31 Mar 2013 by jockimo • 8 answers

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't breathe and ER doctor prescribed another round, then doctor was out of town so nurse recommended I stay on it until I ...

How long can you take Singulair (montelukast)?

Posted 28 Jun 2011 by murli • 4 answers

My doctor in India prescribs it for 2 weeks (10mg/1 per day) & told me not to continue for more than 1-2 months? I see in this or various other user groups where people have been taking Singulair (montelukast) for many years continuously. I would like to continue Singulair (montelukast) more ...

Where can I get chantix if I don't have a dr or insurance?

Posted 21 Mar 2014 by Mountain due face • 7 answers

I have asthma and I have smoked for years now I can hardly breath!!! My lungs are getting very weak and I can hardly breath!! I have to quit!!! Where can I get chantix?

Anxiety attack as a result of starting Prednisone and Albuterol for my asthma?

Posted 22 Sep 2012 by K08j20S • 4 answers

I have had asthma all my life, and came off my inhaler 10 years ago. Yesterday, I saw the doctor for asthma, and he put me back on an inhaler (Albuterol, 2 puffs every 4 hours), as well as Prednisone 15mg/twice per day. I am also taking Concerta 54mg, Lexapro 20mg, Claritin, Singulair 10mg, ...

High Blood Pressure - what blood pressure medication won't cause cough or wheezing?

Posted 6 Mar 2012 by Joan Doman • 3 answers

take losartin hct, need additional one to keep pressure down to 125-130/70, some have caused anoying cough or wheeze

How do I take my first day of prednisone?

Posted 25 Mar 2017 by Daisho97 • 2 answers

My doctor prescribed me prednisone for 6 days. 4mg dose pack. He said the instructions would say to start it in the morning but he wants mw to start it tonight instead. Is it ok to take all 6 day 1 pills at one time or should I wait till tomorrow and space it out like the instructions say to do?

Can I stop taking 20mg of prednisone after one day of use?

Posted 14 Jan 2018 by Kittenqueen • 1 answer

I was prescribed prednisone (20mg) for my asthma and I took my first dosage yesterday. The side affects are awful and I plan to go to my doctor in a week since I have an appointment scheduled. Is it possible to stop taking prednisone if I only took it for a day without tapering down? It’s ...

High Blood Pressure - My current doc wanted to take me off Lisinopril 20mg he said it would destroy?

Posted 25 Oct 2015 by Donna19465 • 1 answer

... my kidneys... I was sent to another doc for my disc problem and he wanted to double the Lisinopril... I"m like what the hell.. I do have asthma and know I need a calcium channel blocker I am retired now but is medicine changing this fast?