Prednisone Questions (Page 17)

Blood Sugar still high after taking Prednisone?

I am/was a borderline diabetic. My A1c was 6.2 on my last bloodwork in July 2013. The day of my bloodwork, my fasting glucose was 126. I Haven't had blood work since then (yet). During 2014, I was on prednisone a few times - twice for a cough (June and July for a week) and once for a throat... read more

Does prednisone cause tingling in face, hands, legs and feet? Also does it cause chest pain and pain

... in back?

I was prescribed 20 mg prednisone tablets for 7 days for a rash. Today was my last dose. How long?

... will it take to leave my system?

Can Prednisone help with my loss of smell?

I had a severe sinus infection that was treated with a nose spray but now gone; but now I cannot smell anything and food taste very bland. Seen my Doctor and he prescribe Prednisone; just want to know if it can help me regain my sense of smell and taste back.

Shingles and abdominal bulge?

I developed shingles three weeks ago and saw my doctor immediately. He prescribed one week of Valtrex and Prednisone, which I completed. About 10 days ago I noticed a rather large bulge in the right side of my abdomen in front of where the shingles were located. There is really no pain except for... read more

What can I take (as of now) to reduce fluid retention from Prednisone?

I have been and still am on Prednisone. My doctor had me take 100mg for 2 weeks and 50mg for 1 week and are weaning me off in 3 week doses. 40mg for 3 weeks, 30, 20, 10, 5 all for 3 weeks until I'm finished with the pills. I am starting 20mg on 8-15-16. I have gained 25lbs since 6-20-16. What can I... read more

Can I take prednisone if I am taking doxycycline?

Bronchitis Hanging around long time it seems???

I get Bronchitis 1 or 2 times a year, some years Pnuemonia, lots of sinus infections as well. August 1st, went to doctor, Keeflex which works good for me, Prednisone, cough syrup. Got a bit better in 10 days, but been coughing and just plain dead fatigue since, so went back to doctor yesterday, got... read more

Prednisone - Would this help an adult ear infection?

I'm having constant pressure and pain also swelling, pain feels sharp at times others dull, and also achey.

Prednisone - can I drink one glass of red wine per week while taking predisone?

is it harmful to drink one glaSS OF RED WINE while taking predisone?

Can I take meloxicam with prednisone?

Is prednisone good to take for eczema?

Prednisone - For gout flare up how should prednisone 20 mg be taken and for how long?

A few years ago I was given methylprednisolone 4mg dosepak taking 5 first day down to 1. New doctor gave me straight prednisolone 20 mg three times a day till finished, about 14 pills. Does that sound right?

Prednisone - OK to stop after 5 days?

I was prescribed 10mg prednisone for bronchitis. 5 pills for 2 days, then 4 for 2, 3 for 2 and so on. After the first day at 3 pills I forgot to take any more since I was feeling better. I've now forgotten for 2 day and feel perfectly fine. Should I be concerned about any unforeseen issues?

How long does it take for prednisone to work for hives?

I have had hives for 4 days, since Thursday. I was prescribed prednisone on Saturday. I took 60 mg Saturday, 60mg Sunday & 60mg this morning. My hives have not subsided. How long does it take for the prednisone to work? I have also been taking benadryl every 4 hours.. So miserable need relief..The... read more