John Wesley Says:
Omnacortil Tapering Side Effects (Top voted first)
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I am a patient of sarcoidosis I have been taking Omnacortil for the last one year. now I am being tapered off. Now I am getting spasms, depression, weakness in the muscles. My eyesight is getting weak Please advise is this normal ??
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I used Omnacortil 40 mg for 1 month, and sometimes 80 mg a day for wheezing problem. I got face swelling and 5 kg increase in weight.
Now i stopped the tablet immediately.
After stopping, I have sharp swelling of eyes, a bit of cold and swelling in leg fingers. Is it normal.
Need your advise to come out of the sideeffects of this tablet
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suma Says:
i had skin rashes doc precribed 10mg omnacortil 15 tablets 7 days and 5mg for 15 tabs for 15 days now i am experiencing bloody stools,nausea,rapid weight gain and urinating in the night.should i discontinue or what should i do please advise.
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Roy Says:
Omnacortil contains the active ingredient Prednisolone.
The page for Prednisolone Details states that "A lengthy course of prednisolone can cause bloody or black tarry stools; filling or rounding out of the face; muscle cramps or pain; muscle weakness; nausea; pain in back, hips, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs; reddish-purple lines on arms, face, legs, trunk or groin; thin and shiny skin; unusual bruising; urinating at night; rapid weight gain; and wounds that will not heal."
So it does sound like you are experiencing some of the side effects - Of course I would also suggest you report these symptoms to your doctor so that they can take appropriate measures if necessary. Please post back if you have any other details to share...
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Agniswar Das Says:
I am suffering from minor hearing loss from left ear.Doctor have suggested me omnacortil 40,30,20,10 and 5 each 3 tables for 3 days. Is it right to take this medicines. Please suggest.
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Saurabh Says:
Hey..hi...doctor prescribed me to omnacortil10 when i appear him with tonsil problem and pain in throat. Its just 5 tablets which he had prescribed. Is it gud to take for such kind of problem?
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SANTHOSH Says:
I AM USING TEGRETAL 200 MG FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS.IS THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS FOR THIS MEDICINE?
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Roy Says:
Tegretol (Carbamazepine) is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizing drug used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, as well as trigeminal neuralgia. It is also used off-label for a variety of indications, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, phantom limb syndrome, paroxysmal extreme pain disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Common adverse effects include drowsiness, headaches and migraines, motor coordination impairment and/or upset stomach. Carbamazepine preparations typically greatly decrease a person's alcohol tolerance.
There are also less common and more serious side effects, which you can read about on the page for Carbamazepine Details. I hope this helps!
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Dr K James Says:
My sympathies for your ordeal. I hope all is improving. With the omnicortil (prednisilone), it must always be tapered off slowly under doctor supervision so that attempts to stop vision loss can be maintained. Sarcoidosis can affect any organ unfortunately, and in the eyes, can cause retinitis, and inflammation in other areas of the eye. Of course, the steroid (prednisilone) helps to stop the inflammation. You should definitely be reviewed by the doctor or even a specialist in sarcoidosis. Good luck and God bless. Dr K James
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Dr K James Says:
Hello Leena,
I am sorry to hear about your mother and her bout with TB and meningitis. The first 4 drugs you described are given to eradicate the bacteria TB (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). Because resistant strains are about, a triple or more therapy is given by doctors. She was also given vitamin B6 as a supplement. Additionally, the doctors want to get rid of this infection for obvious reasons. She has also been given prednisolone – this could be for a few reasons, one of them, for the meningitis - and also, because as the TB is being eradicated, like other infections, the prednisolone dampers inflammatory reactions.
The reason for her memory loss can be varied. If it were myself, I’d wonder whether the meningitis has had any effects on the mental processes. Meningitis as you may know, is an inflammation of the coverings of the brain directly under the skull. We can develop meningitis through several causes – infection, certain chemicals, trauma, etc..
Of course, her doctor must also check to see that these drugs aren’t causing any side effects in that area as well.
Last but not least, I’d have my blood sugars tested – uncontrolled, or poorly controlled diabetes can cause marked variation in memory loss and overall cognition.
And finally, the doctors should have follow-up with your mom to verify that the infection is eradicated.
If the meningitis was severe, memory can be affected. In either case, it would be a good idea to have her thoroughly assessed.
My best wishes
Dr K James
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saddy Says:
I am 30yrs old and diagnosed with crohn's disease.i have taken omnacortil 40mg for 4 weeks,then reduced 5mg every week.its my 12 week i am taking omnacortil 2.5mg.now from last two weeks i am feeling pain in my knee and elbw joints, back,neck.is it the side effect of omnacortil and is it permanent or temprary?
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Akriti verma Says:
My friend is suffering from hausen's disease. He is taking omnacortil for 1yrs. But it has effect him a lot. He has pain in his vein, headache,pain in shoulder,upset stomach, vomiting tendency,dry skin. Should he use this medicine or not..?
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Babu Says:
My wife is diagnosed with Nuero optic myletis for the last 1 month. She is given Omnacortil 40mg (1-0-0) daily. She is feeling heaviness of body (feels like lead), and cramps in hands / legs that makes stick to bed. However before taking the tablet and 8hrs after taking the tablet she is able to move around a lot better. Additional observation is the Blood sugar level goes up to 240 after few hrs of taking the tablet.
Is this heaviness or cramps a side effect of omnacortil tablet or is an increased blood sugar level causing this ?
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neha Says:
my mom suffered infaction last month she was admitted in hospital they prescribe omnacortil bambudi fusys deriphylin and some such medicine she is suffering from asthma problem from last 15 years now she is taking omnacortil 10 mg but she is feeling pain in her body specially in legs that means medicines are showing their side effects we have consult many doctors everybody is saying something else now we cant rely upon them as al have different opinion about medicine so plz suggest some medicine which can be given with omnacoril to avoid its side effects plz do reply soon thanku....
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moni Says:
Hi, i am 26 years old, suffering from acne, doctor suggested me to take omnacotril% as gvn schedule ,and T-bact and jula to be applied, but i want to know does it help in reducing acne scars, as i hv again started getting red scars wihich burns and itches
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babli Says:
Hi My friend whose age is 22 years is using omnacortil for the past two years,an untrained medical practitioner suggest him to use this medicine,and without enquiring my friend used it for two years,now he is addict to it,if he leaves it he feels weakness,fever, throat pain,sometimes he feels irritated,he consult a doctor and the Dr. suggest him to take 10mg of this tablet as earlier he was using 20mg thrice in a day ,what to do now suggest me,he wants to leave it but can't
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Roy Says:
Babli, sorry to hear about your friend. Gradually tapering off the medication might be the best option at this point. They should definitely consult with the doctor on a regular basis because tapering off any drug requires a professional's help ... it can be dangerous otherwise...
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dr. h patel Says:
babli , any how if it concerned with omnacortil its ok u have other options regarding to that ..u can stop it and if she feels addicted to it u might have some other stimulator or options such as betnesol and efcorlin r the other steroids which can be used in options ..but i dont think so it will be all fine its all psychological effect which can even waved off with hot strong coffee..
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vijaykumar Says:
i want Omnacortil 20mg tablets side effects
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Leena Says:
My mother who is 57 yrs old is diabetic and hypertensive since 5 yrs has got tb meningitis 3 months back.
After taking medication R CINEX,PYZINA,,BENADON,COMBUTOL,OMNACoRTIL(4o mg,now it is tapering) and Insulin she completley
became normal. From past one month or so suddenly got memory loss,delirium and also she is suffering from
giddiness,blurring of vision. Is it the side effects of TB pills?or from Steroids? or the complications of TB?
Is her memory loss will be permanent or temporary? Please advise.Thank you.
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Krishna Mitra Says:
I need an alternative drug of Cintapro OD 3 mg (CINITAPRIDE HYDROGEN)
I am from Bangladesh.
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