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Prednisone
Prednisone belongs to the class of drugs called corticosteroids. Used as immunosuppressant, it also prevents the release of substances in the body that causes inflammatory. Prednisone provides treatment in many different conditions such as some types of cancer and arthritis.
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When should you take Prednisone prescribed qid?
12-6-12-6 is one option, but prednisone should be taken with food, and the prescriber normally doesn't intend for you to interrupt your sleep to take it. For that reason, prednisone qid is most often taken with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack near bedtime. Talk to your prescriber or pharmacist for advice specific to your situation.
What are some of the side effects of holistic medicine?
healing crisis. This comes about when the cells eliminate poisons into the blood stream all at the same time, throwing the system into a state of toxic overload until it can clear the "backlog." Symptoms such as nausea , headaches, or
Why is it bad to consume alcohol while taking Prednisone?
It is advisable to avoiddrinkin to much alcohol if you are taking predisone as both drugs are very bad for the kineys.
Can you take Prednisone and Ritalin?
I asked my doctor and he approved. I only take 4 to 5 mg a day of prednisone. Do not board a plane without first taking pseudoephedrine hcl; this medication stopped a vertigo within minutes! It is great for arthritis! because of the antihistamine...said my doctor. and I only take one a day. I have rheumatoid arthritis and have no pain...It has not progressed either so, I do not take any other drugs. I do eat a lot of dark cherries and my blood work shows much lower inflamation.
What are the side effects when you stop taking prednisone?
Depends upon what they are and how long you've had them. Some never do.
Can you take Ativan while taking prednisone?
I have been prescribed both, at the same time, by an experienced physician and they were not flagged at the pharmacy. I have taken both without a problem.
Can taking one day of Prednisone pills make your period late?
The side effects of prednisone include:
1) Unpredictable effect (stress, well-being, anxiety, depression, restlessness, etc.) on mood. People who are suffering from mental illness or those who are having weak mental health are at highest risk of experiencing mood swings.
2) Dizziness, vomiting and insomnia
3) Acne
4) Steroid also causes chemical imbalance in our body and changes sugar level in blood, along with change in other chemicals such as calcium, potassium, water, etc.
5) Increased hunger and weight gain
6) Weakened healing ability of body and increased susceptibility towards infections: steroids affect the healing mechanism, which leads to a slowdown in healing ability of the body.
7) Swollen breasts due to deposition of fat
8) High dosages of steroids (or even a smallest dose of steroid for those whose body/metabolism does not support steroid at all) may lead to problems related to menstrual cycles in women patients. They may experience irregularity in menstrual cycle occurrence or no menstrual cycle occurrence at all.
9) In many cases, people undergoing steroid related treatment complain about eye-related problems such as increased pressure of fluid within the eyeballs which is also known as intra-ocular fluid pressure, wearing of outer cover of the eye (the outer cover becomes thin and susceptible for various eye related infections) and some people complain about development of cataract in their eye, etc.
10) Steroid may also interfere with the other medicines that the patient is taking and cause serious trouble for him/her. For example, if a person is undergoing heart, brain or any vital organ related medication, then steroid can lead to a medical condition such as increased blood pressure. Some problems in the patient may increase due to the use of steroid and other medications at the same time. People undergoing treatment for inflammation may face stomach and digestive system related problems if they start taking steroids.
Do you need to use a condom while on Prednisone and birth control?
I don't know about Prednisone, but antibiotics lowers the effectiveness of birth control pills. It is much easier to get pregnant on the pill if you are taking antibioitics. You need to use a back up method for sex while taking antibiotics. I'm not sure about Prednisone, but you should talk to your doctor and find out what effect it has on birth control.
Is it safe to take steroid Prednisone with suboxone?
I was told by the clinic that I attend to received my Methadone that it IS safe to take prednisone while taking Methadone. I am currently on my second prescription of prednisone and a Z-pack antibiotic for a chest cold and this time as with the last time I was on the antibiotics, the swelling in my hands, legs and feet that I have had due to the Methadone has gone completely away!! I have been having the side effects of extreme swelling and water retention since being on methadone, to the point to where I can hardly get my body out of the bed in the mornings, my joints ache and if I sit still for long periods of time the fluid in my body from the swelling settles in my legs, feet and joints so when I go to get up it usually takes me a minute or two, literally, to stand up and be capable of walking b/c I am so sore...but the prednisone makes that all go away within 48 hours of the medicine being in my system. I began my round of the predisone 2 days ago and this morning I awakend with NO fluid on my body and have felt WONDERFUL today!! I don't know if the results of this are typical for everyone, but I know it has made a HUGE difference for me and I feel just fine, no other side effects...but the bad part about this is about 5 days AFTER I complete my round of the prednisone the fluid slowly begins to build back up in my body resulting in the terrible pain and discomfort of the fluid retention...also, I am not sure if the dose mg makes a difference in how bad the swelling becomes, I have yet to ask my doctor that question...anyway, I hope my statement helps anyone who was asking about taking the two meds together!
Can you take Prednisone and depakote?
Yes... I have had bronchitis really bad and was given 20mg prednisone while on 500 mg depakote er. i didnt have any side affects and it helped with my bronchiole irritation
What causes sudden weight gain and gas followed by short pains in the abdominal area?
I am thinking that stress is the cause. I find the pills at the drug store called Gas X help
You do not say when this happens, but I am wondering if you are eating a large meal late at night? Try eating your larger meal in the afternoon and having a much lighter meal in the evening.Short frequent meals low in sugar and carbs tend to weigh you down. A high salt content in your food can also cause the retention of water in the body and lead to bloating. Try to go for walks after eating. Green tea in the morning speeds up the old body. If any of this works then great! If not, it could be something a little more major.
DO NOT DRINK GREEN TEA IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, at least not in large quantities, the EGCG compounds can affect folate levels in the body and the high caffeine content may be potntially harmful.
AnswerAnother possible diagnosis is Celiac Disease, also known as Celiac Sprue or as gluten intolerance. It is a genetically inherited disease that can begin at birth, or can manifest later in life after experiencing some trauma (surgery, a car accident, child birth, etc.) It occurs when a protein found in wheat (gluten) cannot be properly absorbed by the digestive tract and triggers an autoimmune response, damaging the lining of the small intestine.
The symptoms of Celiac Disease are many and varied. Sudden weight gain, sudden weight loss, gas and abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea are common digestive issues associated with Celiac Disease. Other symptoms may be present, such as rheumatoid arthritis, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. Celiac Disease is also commonly misdiagnosed as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Crohn's Disease, or just "stress".
It is estimated that over 3 million people in the US have Celiac Disease, ranking it higher than diabetes. The only cure for Celiac Disease is a lifelong diet devoid of gluten.
Can you drink wine while taking Prednisone?
There is absolutely no interaction between prednisone and alcohol. You can continue to drink alcohol, safely of course. but prednisone is irritating to the lining of the stomach as is alcohol.
Can you take Zyrtec-D with Prednisone?
They can be taken together, but not without the oversight of a physician or health care professional.
Withdrawal Prednisone how long does it last?
I stopped taking Prednisone exactly one week ago and am still experiencing swelling and puffiness, especially around my face and my stomach. I was perscribed Prednisone for my Crohn's disease, and have been tapering, becoming sick again, and then going back up to at least a 20 mg. daily dosage for the past 9 months. After trying both Imuran and Methotrexate, I finally felt better after taking Remicade, a drug taken through infusion therapy. Immediately after my first injection, I finally began to taper off the 20 mg. Prednisone I had been taking in just four weeks. Although I have been off Prednisone, I am still experiencing the side effects, especially the weight gain and the "moon face", and have heard from my doctor that it can take more than 12 weeks for the drug to be completely eliminated from your body. Fortunately, I have noticed a slight decrease in my side effects over the past week, and have been told that the side effects slowly disappear over a period of time that can be more than 3 months, depending on the individual. So, don't worry. I freaked out because I thought my side effects should have been gone by now, and then learned that it can take longer than you might expect, but they will go away eventually! Also, if you have IBD/Crohn's, and maintanance medicines such as azathioprine/Imuran or methotrexate have not been working for you, I recommend Remicade or Humera! I felt better instantly and my symptoms disappeared, allowing me to taper from Prednisone immediately! Although Remicade can have rare but serious side effects, I have not noticed any in my daily life. If you are sick and have been trying to get better with medicines that haven't worked, I think that Remicade is absolutely worth trying! Good luck, and I hope you feel better!
Is there a way to rid body of steroids?
When you stop using steroids, the effects of it never actually disappear from your body, unless you have been taking huge amounts of steroids for a long time. Even though you will lose your muscle mass if you stop working out at all, studies have shown that steroids do permanent changes to your muscle tissue.
Where does Prednisone come from?
mineralocorticoid is synthesized in zona glomerulosa of adrenal cortex
