Prednisone for Gouty Arthritis User Reviews (Page 4)

• Mar...
• September 27, 2017

"I was prescribed this drug for an attack of polymyalgia almost two years ago. Twice I have been on a reducing program, the ESA levels being at 41 going down to 8. The dosage, 35 grams down to a maintenance size of 5 mg per day. This week, still on 5 mg per day, I had my first attack of gout, the ESA level has gone back to 35. And my foot is swollen, red, and painful. I am still taking the 5 mg as directed. What is the dosage recommended for the treatment of gout? I don't understand this. And I cannot see the hospital rheumatologist for a week or two."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2023

"Two weeks of pain, gouty arthritis hit both feet, swollen like balloons, agony. 12 days of Advil (Ibuprofen) and Colchicine did nothing. Asked for Prednisone and here's how it's going. Day 1 - 40mg - Six hours in and a 60% Pain Reduction + 30% Swelling Reduction Day 2 - 30mg - 70% Swelling Reduction + 50% Redness Reduction - Ready for light recovery exercise. Day 3 - 20mg - Itching and some redness - Back exercising and cycling 80km. Day 4 - 10mg - TBC! Side effects - A little wired at night. Nothing else. If Ibuprofen and Colchicine don't make a difference talk to your Dr about Prednisone. 10/10 for me."

• Big...
• December 1, 2018

"Taken first tablet today after dinner. I’m 27 and had these pains for 5 years, with the doctors being somewhat stumped as to what was causing the swelling and pain in my feet, elbows, and knees. I ended up really poorly in the hospital with a peptic stomach ulcer due to all the ibuprofen I was taking to stem the swelling. While there, they finally found out that I had gout and gave me allopurinol, which I’ve been taking for two weeks now (not reducing the pain). Hoping the prednisone works. Looking at other reviews, I’m hoping to be back walking by the morning."

• Ken...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 13, 2018

"Fantastic. Had gout twenty years, severe attacks every few months. Tried allopurinol, made it worse. Used ibuprofen like sweets, plus colchicine. On holiday, spent a week in bed at huge expense and near divorce. Then the chemist gave me prednisolone! Amazing! Been on it ever since, can't live without it, plus gave up beer! Great stuff."

• Anonymous
• February 22, 2022

"Agree with all positive comments! It was prescribed as 'take four tabs for 4 days. Then 2 a day for two days,' but I have never gone beyond the four days. The gout simply wanes. I have not had a gout episode in 2 years, but I had a gnarly one last night in my knee. Prednisone taken this AM has me 70 percent better on day one."

• Bre...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 25, 2021

"I have been fighting gout in my left toe for over 20 years. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and pain relievers are not effective. Allopurinol has long-term side effects. I tried prednisone last year. It is a miracle drug. Yes, it has long-term side effects, but it works for an acute bout of gout. At the first sign of gout-usually in the middle of the night-I take one 20 mg tablet of prednisone. I get immediate relief after about one hour. Then, 12 hours later, I take another 20 mg tablet. The following morning, I take another tablet. Then, 12 hours later, I take one 10 mg tablet. By then, the inflammation is gone. I've tried to shorten this procedure, the gout returns."

• JJ7...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2023

"When my gout flares up bad, prednisone is the only thing that works every time. I’ve had some luck with ibuprofen, Tylenol, and colchicine, but they also haven’t worked sometimes. Prednisone works every time. Definitely need to take it with food, as I tend to get heartburn from it if I don’t eat enough. But for gout, it’s a real winner. Also, I’ve noticed that sugar really sets off my gout when I’m having a flare-up, so for those of you suffering, just FYI, cutting out sugar and refined carbs could help get things under control. I’m also going back on Uloric since that helped in the past."

• Joh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 28, 2022

"Have had intermittent gout once or twice a year for 10 years. Indomethacin was the wonder drug. One pill in the morning and one in the evening, and gout was gone. When I got moderate kidney disease, I had to stop using indomethacin. Last summer, I started getting recurring gout attacks without any dietary stimulation. I don’t eat beef or lamb and I don’t drink. A rheumatologist put me on prednisone, a reducing dose of prednisone starting at 30 mg, after which I started daily 20 mg of prophylactic allopurinol and every other day colchicine. A few months later, another flare and another prednisone regimen. It takes a few days to reduce the flare. My concern is that I am on my fourth time taking prednisone in less than a year. Is it really just an interim measure? How many times taking it is it bad for the kidneys? I’m reading many people getting relief in hours. My present flare is not much reduced a day after starting."

• Yoj...
• December 3, 2014

"A few hours after taking this, the swelling on my feet due to gout has subsided. Colchicine, Celecoxib, and Etoricoxib do not work for me, this worked like a charm."

• Anonymous
• August 28, 2009

"Relieved pain in 24 hours."

• Dad...
• May 10, 2015

"Works fast if taken right away or when you feel a gout symptom coming on."

• Gaz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2017

"Excellent drug works within hours and is the only drug that works on my gout."

• Kbo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2016

"Does away with the worst pain and inflammation I've ever felt in as few as 6 hours. 50-milligram dose works wonders."

• gar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 1, 2016

"Indomethacin used to work… Now prednisone helps a lot more."

• Arn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2020

"Had it for 3 days now with gout and has not touched my gout, still throbbing like I got gout yesterday."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2021

"I’m in my 4th week of a brutal gout attack. I haven’t been able to put a shoe on at all. I have been on prednisone for a week now, with minimal relief. How much prednisone can I take?"

• Hap...
• September 11, 2020

"Prednisone worked well for my gout the first 4 days, but on my last prednisone pill, my gout is worse."

• L S...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2021

"My pain and stiffness were so much better the next day."

• Jon...
• April 11, 2018

"Please ask your GP about being treated with allopurinol for gout. It is a preventative medication that greatly reduces the chance of repeated attacks when prescribed appropriately."

• Shr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2021

"Works great but makes me feel red in the face and sleeplessness."

• Ada...
• April 10, 2017

"It causes diarrhea after two days of taking it."