Prednisolone for Inflammatory Conditions User Reviews

• hel...
• January 5, 2013

"I have a long history of osteoarthritis, it frequently becomes inflamed, causing a lot of pain. My Dr. will only prescribe prednisone 3 times per year, apparently, prednisone over time quickens and makes the arthritis worse! When I take it, I could jump through hoops, they are fantastic! Take 6 x 5 mg tablets per day for 5 days."

• sal...
• September 18, 2019

"I have ankylosing spondylitis that started in my middle 20s and have suffered chronic back pain most of my life. This disease was never picked up by doctors until I asked for a blood test for this disease, which I had done in my early 50s. My spine is totally wrecked with disks worn out. Most disks are bulged and have even slipped. I've been on so many painkillers, but they do nothing but just take the edge off pain in the mornings. I have been on this course of prednisolone just over a year ago for about 2 weeks, and it was very good for pain. Well, I have just started another course as my pain is very bad. This medication is fantastic for the pain I'm in, and I will keep taking them for longer than I have before. I take 5 pills (25 mg total) in the mornings and with no food. The only downfall I have with prednisolone is they make me very sad, I can cry at anything. But that's all, much better to be sad than be in the pain I was going through. I'm now in my 70s."

• Zig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2016

"First time taking pred and was on 40 mg for ulcerative colitis. Had the expected side effects: - Moon face - Weight gain - Swelling and joint pain - Bad headaches - Brain fog and confusion - Dizziness - Increased appetite - Irritability and mood swings. Overall, it did control my symptoms effectively for a while, but I do believe the side effects from this medication are worse than the actual condition."

• Jen...
• May 4, 2020

"I was put on prednisolone for an inner ear problem caused by a hormonal imbalance. I'm very sensitive to medication, and I knew this when taking the full dose prescribed. I took 20 mg three times the first day and found that I could not sleep that night and had anxiety and a headache. I dropped down to 40 mg at 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. the next day and slept very well. No anxiety and no headache. I do take the pills with food. It has greatly decreased the inflammation I felt in the back of my head near my ear. I'm feeling better. Although, I'm on an antibiotic too. I was scared to take this after reading many poor reviews, but I'm so glad I did. I suffered for a long time before knowing it was my ear causing the problem, and I'm so glad I was prescribed this medication. I'm only taking them for 5 days though."

• TDE...
• March 26, 2017

"I have had a very stubborn sinus infection that just won't clear (6 months +). The doctor prescribed 7 days - 30 mg of Prednisolone. The first three days, I felt great. A lot of energy, clearer breathing, better sleep, however, after then it went downhill fast. My anxiety and panic skyrocketed after a year of being fine. I was shaking, weak-legged, dizzy constantly, my heart rate was through the roof (felt like I had drunk 10 coffees). I had worst sinus pressure and headaches as well. About day 5, it made my sinus problems worse as well, congestion and mucus production were in overdrive! Three days off them now and still haven't calmed down. Back to the GP we go :("

• Anonymous
• July 23, 2009

"Prescribed to help with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Takes some of the joint swelling down, but only after sleeping (i.e., not doing ANYTHING with my body). Doesn't help with pain management unless taken with an opiate analgesic. So far, only side effects experienced are moderate headache (especially if I don't eat), insomnia (only 4-5 hours sleep instead of 7-8), and excruciating shoulder pain about 5 hours after dose. Ironic, considering I'm trying to stop the joint pain. Still, much better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2020

"I took prednisone as prescribed by my doctor as I had inflammation in my liver. I had been given 8 x 5 mg tablets a day. I took 8 tablets, and my side effects were that I had blurred vision, my heart started racing at a really fast pace, so I ended up in A&E, thought I was having a heart attack. These tablets are very strong. The doctor told me to take them 4 at a time now. I did, but I nearly passed out for 4 hours after taking them. I have to go back to my doctor as I don't think I can take them, but I do want to get well again."

• Wom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2018

"I had suspected temporal arteritis, had a biopsy, came back negative, but as a precaution, was prescribed 60 mg per day for 1 month, then decreased to 50 mg, 40 mg, 30 mg, and so on down to 1 mg per day over 1 year. I am now on 5 weeks and decreasing myself weekly. Can I do this safely and on what regimen? The side effects are horrendous and outweigh the 'cure,' and it is not sure that I have the problem anyway."

• Anonymous
• January 29, 2012

"Bronchiolitis: I gave it to my 8-month-old, prescribed by his pediatrician for wheezing cough. It did help, but he will not sleep when he takes it. So I only gave it to him in the morning and for only a few days. I'd say it's worth it."

• Nen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2020

"I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis on the skin, have really bad skin lumps and rashes. Just started taking prednisone, it seems to be working. The lumps seem to be going down, although my appetite has increased a lot, and I have gained a few pounds while taking the medication."

• DM0...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2015

"ENT prescribed me 1 x 25 mg daily for 10 days to treat tinnitus, in case it was caused by a blocked Eustachian tube. I had a very bad reaction to the steroid. I suffered from severe insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Psychologically, it caused me a lot of pain. I started tapering off the prednisolone after 7 days. My ENT advised to just stop and not taper, which concerned me as I was told to definitely taper, so I tapered on my own by going down from 25 mg -> 12.5 mg -> 6.25 mg. I still suffered from the same psychological issues for 10 days afterwards. Eventually, my GP prescribed me Valium. After taking 1 x 10 mg Valium, I found I returned to a normal psychological state (no anxiety, no depression, and sleeping fine). Tinnitus was not helped."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2019

"I was prescribed this medication for a tooth that needed a root canal. My dentist was unable to finish my initial visit because, even after 12 shots of Novocaine, I could still feel it when he hit that nerve. So he prescribed this. I took the first 6 tablets in 2 doses since I received it late in the day. Day 2 was great! I had no tooth pain, and I felt 15 years younger! No knee pain, neck pain, or back pain either. I did notice a couple of incidents of heart palpitations that evening, but I sometimes get those anyway, so I wasn't too concerned. I did notice that I was extremely thirsty while on this medication. By day three, I noticed my tooth throbbing an hour or so before I was due for the next dose, but I toughed it out. Day four was the same, but since the doses were further apart, it was hard to ignore the pain. By day 5, I was supplementing with Advil every 6 hours. Day 6 I had a little vertigo, but not too terrible."

• Str...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 21, 2022

"Taking this for polymyalgia rheumatica. The obviously reported side effects have emerged but are dose-specific. I am also using a hormone injection once every three months to reduce testosterone and control a malignant prostate tumor prior to radiation therapy. My oncologist has recently increased the dose to 25 mg, and the effects so far have been magical. The stiffness and aches in my major muscles have been significantly reduced, and I consider the side effects worth putting up with for the improvement in my mobility. It’s worth adding that my rheumatologist wishes to reduce the dose quite quickly - I have found that anywhere below 12.5 to have no appreciable effect on my PMR and to significantly increase side effects and decrease quality of life and well-being."

• Anonymous
• May 17, 2010

"Took Millipred for 2 months for an inflamed liver. The pills have a nasty aftertaste unlike the liquid form. Caused me to wake up several times per night. Not sure if that contributed to my irritability. It also caused dizziness. You should be careful if taking it with sleep aids."

• Dis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2020

"Started on prednisolone today I usually take the Teva brand but they have decided they are not make any it anymore so I took accords brand prednisolone and my throat has played up all day I am on antibotics as well. I have been on them on and off for ages on the website for accord it says it's discontinued 5mg prednisolone with out saying why I have last stage emphysema I don't appreciate being given discontinued drugs what's going on why has it been discontinued ???!"

• Moh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2021

"I have a mucus problem for 20 years. And I am taking prednisolone since 2 months. It is only effective when you are taking it. If you miss the dose, the problem may come back. It may have some serious side effects like: - Erectile dysfunction - Back pain - Pain in the liver in between 1.5-inch diameter - Swelling - Sometimes CNS failure when you are running on sprint and get pain in the thigh - Fatigue very fast - When you start taking it... mood swings and anger - Oily face - Pimples and acne over your forehead - Less sleep, only 5 hrs. After that, you may automatically wake up. Conclusion: - Have a lot of side effects, but it is the only medication I found in 20 years from running from doctor to doctor, which is effective. It has to be taken with diethylcarbamazine, betamethasone, aceclofenac, and paracetamol may give better results. I have a spitting phlegm problem for 20 years, and every 5 min I spit. I got this because I had pneumonia when I was a child. I hope this may help a lot."

• Som...
• February 18, 2020

"Have been on this drug prednisolone for 4 days to help bring down swelling around my right knee as my body has Psoriatic Arthritis I also have diabetes type 2. The dose was 25mg twice a day. Everything seemed fine, till early in the evening of Tuesday 17/2/20 thats when my blood glucose hit the roof. I was up way too high. Its a wonder I didn't go into a coma. I didn't realise the side effects were that bad, since reading some of the other comments of side effects of others who have taken this drug, I did notice I had similar. The drug may have its good points for some, for me over all, it's not worth it, I'll discontinue taking them. I am more concern about the blood glucose getting out of hand, and increase of infections, as diabetes type 2 is known to develop gangrene, when infections get worse or not treated."

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2015

"Terrible nauseous feeling. Flank pain, blurred vision, and weakness."

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2016

"They made me swell up and made my muscles weak. I also developed diabetes."

• Phi...
• September 13, 2015

"I had post nasal drip with a cough. It helped with cough but the taste was so disgusting that I vomited!"