Prednisone Questions (Page 7)

Is 4mg of methylprednisolone equal to 5mg prednisone? If not, what is the equivalency?

I am currently on 10mg of prednisolone/day and would like to change to prednisone for cost reasons. Until a week ago I thought I was allergic to prednisone, thus the methylprednisolone prescription. I have not heard back from my doctor about giving me a prescription for prednisone instead. I have... read more

Do I take prednisone all at once in a day?

My prescription calls for 4 pills day 1, 3 pills day 2, 2 pills on day 3. Do I take the full dosage all at Once?

Constipation with ic prednisone?

I took it for asthma 60 mg a day all at once for 2 days then stopped taking it for 5 days then took 40 mg all at once haven’t taken it for almost a week and since haven’t been able to poop easily I’m having to strain and don’t have the sudden urge to move bowels like before... read more

How long does the prednisone withdrawal joint and muscle pain last?

I was on 50 mg of prednisone for 6 months for a kidney disease called Minimal Change Disease. I started the taper in late July and slowly came down the dose over another 5 months to complete the regimen. I had Cushings while on prednisone, but it pretty much disappeared by the time I completely... read more

Can taking prednisone cause cognitive changes, esp vivid dreams, memory problems?

patient already on Sinemet for Parkinson's and taking prednisone for PMR but since taking have have many mental changes. 10 mg daily prednisone for the last month, now down to 9mg daly. Help!

If Prednisone inhibits or slows healing, why do I heal so well when taking it?

I have a severe skin issue that so far has only been diagnosed as "eczema". The cause has not been found, and so neither has a cure. I am often prescribed Prednisone short-term. The doctors tell me "Now you'll stop itching, but your existing wounds will take longer to... read more

Can I take prednisone with supplements, diagnosed with poison ivy?

I am taking 40 mg of prednisone for 5 days and then 20 mg for five days-10 day treatment. I also take CO-Q10 (200 mg), Vitamin C (500-1,000 mg), D-3 (2,000 mg), Probiotics and enzymes, B-12 (500 mg), Omega 3 (1,000 mg) Flax seed meal/oil, Vitamin E (400 units) Multi vitamin (organic) Red Yeast... read more

I have just been started on prednisone for Polymyalgia Rheumatica. I'm looking for any input from?

... anyone else out there that my be taking it for this condition and any problems they may have encountered? It seems like one has to stay on this for an undetermined amount of time to resolve it?

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

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,... read more

Does prednisone make you thirsty?

Do the side effects of Prednisone (puffy face, acne, joint pain) go away after you stop taking the?

I want to come off prednisone completely how should I do this?

I started on 60 mg per day 9 months ago and currently I am taking 2 mg per day

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Does anyone have swollen sore hands as a side effect to taking Prednisone?

I have been on prednisone since sept. I am now weening off of it, and am waking up with painful, swollen hands. Has anyone else with rheumatica had this happen?

While I am on prednisone will it help with my gym work or not ?

Prednisone - how do you counteract the jittery speedy feeling and not be able to sleep. I am on day?

... 3 and have to take them for 12 days Taking for a virile cough and chest pain