Prednisolone for Asthma, acute User Reviews

• hap...
• July 6, 2008

"Due to my asthma, I have also lost my sense of smell and taste. Prednisolone treatment for 5 days (30 mg/day) helps restore my smell and taste for up to 3 weeks. During this time, I normally do not need to take my inhaler for the asthma."

• Dom...
• March 21, 2011

"This medication is my magic bullet, my asthma has been under control for nearly five years after being introduced to prednisolone. It is fantastic. I only take it between 7-9 am, as my doctor informed me that it would affect the natural cortisol production and possibly lead to problems sleeping. Love it."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2017

"I suffered severe side effects and seemingly withdrawal symptoms after only 9 days of use for pneumonia. Main symptoms experienced: hypertension, headache, nausea, abdominal discomfort, rapid pounding heartbeat/pulse, lethargy, mental confusion - trouble thinking, foggy brain, bad taste in mouth, general feeling of unwell - felt like I was being poisoned. Day 1: 2x 25mg, Day 2-5: 1x 25mg, Day 6-9: 1/2 25mg."

• Joy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2020

"I take prednisolone for acute asthma. Usually, a few times a year, 40 mg for 5 days. It works the best for me, and it works quickly. I got hot flashes the first night and some irritability for a day or two after my last dose. So worth it for me. I wish I could take it long term."

• Hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2024

"My experience has been brilliant. Asthma worsening and very scary. Ventolin use getting closer and closer together & terrifying nights of wheezing and coughing and awful upper chest rattles & no sleep. After one- yes one- dose of prednisolone, I started feeling better after about 4 hours and was able to sleep during the night. Waking a few times but quickly back to sleep- without needing an inhaler. Today I have coughed a fair bit, but no wheezing & am able to recline much further without chest tightening up. Very, very pleased!"

• Anonymous
• March 6, 2010

"Caused restlessness in my son and had trouble sleeping at night. Be very careful using it."