Is Prednisone Safe

I am a 24 year old guy and I had lower abdominal pain on the right hand side which made my right hand not function well. The Dr gave me prednisone and told me to take 7 tablets on the first day and 6 tablets the following day (7654321). Is this safe and is this gonna help me? ## That is the way it is commonly dosed to treat some conditions. What did he say was causing the problem? The typical side effects of this medication may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, nervousness and acne.

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My doctor prescribed me this medicine for my sicknes named Bells Palsy so I took da prescription to da pharmacy.the pharmacist advised me to take 12 tablets by mouth once daily for 7 days. Tablet name is Apo-Prednisone 5mg Prednisone 5mg I just wanted to know if its safe to take so many tablets together ## You should take the medication as directed by your doctor. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, insomnia, nervousness, weight gain, acne, and fluid retention. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have taken the 48 pac of prednisone before and it was a graduated dosage by the cards they were on - the prescription I received today was in a bottle and did not have any instructions on how to take them like the ones in the pac. Can you help? ## Are you starting to come off the med? I think you have to gradually come off it. But this current bottle must have a periodic schedule for it, only all at the same dosage. Is this new bottle prescribed by the same doctor? The safest bet would be to contact your doctor or the pharmacy who dispensed it. ## Was just prescribed this medication for a sinus infection. Mine came in a bottle that instructs you to take 2 tabs every12 hours for 3 days, then 1 tablet every 12 hours for 4 days. Was prescribed by a doctor. ## I started out taking my medi...

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i HAVE A SERVE SKIN RASH i THINK IT IS JUST FROM STRESS BUT IS VERY ITCHY AND FORMS A CRUST OVER NECK, CHEST AND STOMACHE AREA. i HAVE BEEN GIVEN 5MG BE TAB PREDNISONE BUT IF I LOOK AT SIDE EFFECTS IT GIVES SKIN RASHES SO WILL THIS HELP ME OR MUST i STOP i HAVE ONLY TAKEN IT FOR ONE DAY SO FAR. ## Hi Elaine, From what I've read, itching and skin rashes are both listed as serious side effects of Prednisone. So if you're still unable to determine whether the cause is stress or medication related, it would still be wise to contact your doctor in the meantime just to play it safe. He/she may then suggest that you stop taking the medication until further notice. Ref: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a601102.html#side-effects When it comes to many of these types of side effects, ...

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Is it safe for me to take Prednisone tablets during my pregnancy? ## It can be taken during pregnancy, if your doctor feels that the benefits outweigh the possible risks, because it may cause some issues, such as hypoadrenalism in the infant due to being exposed to Prednisone in utero. You can read this Fact Sheet for more details. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne, nervousness, and insomnia. Has it been prescribed for you?

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Is it safe to take Prednisone 20 if it expired in June of 2014? Thanks. ## I have allergy induced asthma and my 20 mg dose of prednisone expired 06-30-2014. Is it still ok to take until the holiday is over? ## My son has Asthma an he has Prednisone an it has expired can he still it

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Can you taper prednisolone.. 30mg/day for a week by 10mg/day each week after without side effects or is it best to go from 30 to 20 to 10 to 5mg? ## Hello, Jacko! How are you? How has your doctor directed you to taper it? Sometimes, if you've been taking it for less than 3 weeks, tapering isn't necessary. Usually, however, when it is tapered, it is done by 10mg increments, but not for a week each, in most cases, it's usually just a couple of days. But you need to follow your doctor's instructions, they are the final decider as to what is safest for you. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this steroid as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia, weight gain, fluid retention and acne.

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Is it safe to take Prednisone 20mgs for 4 weeks, as i have anxiety? It is prescribed for active arthritis. ## Yes, it can be prescribed for your condition, but it may cause issues with your anxiety. The FDA lists the other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia, and weight changes. Are you on any other medications?

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandates expiration dates on all medications to ensure safety and efficacy. However, it's worth noting that many medications remain effective even past these dates. In fact, a significant quantity of these outdated medicines are donated to countries in need, such as various regions in Africa and Bangladesh, where they can still be of great help. It's important to understand that most medications do not become toxic after expiration, with the notable exception of certain antibiotics. While some, like penicillin, may lose potency over time, adjustments in dosage can sometimes compensate for this reduced efficacy. ## According to the following Harvard Medical School family health article, many medications can actually last up to 15 years ...

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I have allergy induced asthma, which occasionally flairs up and I need to take a short term dose of prednisone. The prescription that I keep on hand expired 11 months ago. Is it still safe to use and will it be effective? ## Hello, Rita! How are you? It does not become dangerous, but it has likely started to lose some efficacy, according to the NIH, thus it would be best to dispose of it and obtain a new supply. My mother-in-law has the same problem, so her doctor usually keeps a running prescription on file for her, which they renew every year, to make sure she always has a fresh supply on hand. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia, fluid retention, and elevated heart rate. Is there anything e...

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Accidentally, took 40 mg. of prednisone. How do I taper off the drug now? ## Hi Judy, If you overdosed on your medication and are concerned about the possible ramifications of having done so, I would encourage you to call the American Association of Poison Control at: 1 (800) 222-1222. Better safe than sorry, right? As far as a tapering plan goes, this is really something you and your doctor should work closely on developing in order to ensure that the instructions are tailored to your medical history and other pertinent/personal information. There is no one size fits all when it comes to starting or stopping any medication. I just hope you're feeling alright by now.

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I order online prednisolone and usually get Omnicortil sent to me 5mg. However this time they sent me Comneslone-5. It states that this contains prednisolone 5mg. I'm having trouble find information about this particular drug, the name mostly, on the internet. Can you confirm this is a safe drug to use. Thank you. ## Hi Christina! You should check with your doctor. He will be able to answer your questions. ## Hi have you gotten any info ? I was switched from Omnacortil to comneslone-5 and I need to know inactive ingredients . If you know any info or go to find out would be greatly appreciated !

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I was cleaning my coffee pot with vinegar & water and it spilled out on my counter. My prednisone pills 10 milligrams were in a paper envelope. Most of them got wet and looks like they dissolved a little. But I took them out of the envelope to dry. Some of them fall apart when I pick them up. Is it still safe to take these. They were given to me for a cough from sinus and allergies. ## I have follow up test every six month for cancer n removal of right kidney. Because fifteen years ago I had reaction to iodine. I have to take 50 mg 13 hrs before test then 50 mg 7 hours before the test n 50 mg 1 hr before test. Also I take 50 mg of Benadryl 1 hr before procedure. Nothing else to come off it. Each time I felt bad. N each time it got worse afterward the last two times I took prednisone...

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I was put on prednisone to try and raise platlets for an epidural Started - 15 October to 23 October - 9 days 30mg Then went into labour had 2 days without taking any (bit preoccupied) and had an emergency cesarean which resulted in a major hemorrhage on the 25th October In hospital they gave me - 26 October to 29 October - 4 days 90mg Then when allowed home they knocked it down to 60mg - 30 October to 1 November - 3 days 60mg They want me to taper off but my blood doc was unavailable (am in Spain and things aren't always as efficient here) Plus they didn't work anyhow! They have had no effect on my platelet count at all, so all in all time to get off them... ... But what's the safest way to do so? Any suggestions? Thanks ## Hello, Emma! How are you? I'm sorry about ever...

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Can I take Tylenol with Prednisone? I have a headache and this is all I've got. ## Hi Teresa - I checked medlineplus.gov and did not see any mention of Acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) being listed as something to avoid while taking Prednisone. I did see blood thinners, as well as Aspirin on the list. Ultimately I would place a quick call to the pharmacy just to be safe. Here is what I found: " Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); certain antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox),...

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I accidentally took 4 prednisone 5mg each. I'm on dialysis and have high blood pressure. I took th a couple days ago. Feeling light headed. Not sure if I should go to ER ## Cookie when is your next dialysis? ## Tomorrow I'm training for home dialysis. I had a treatment today also. Going 5 days a week ## Cookie, If you haven't already done so, I would encourage you to seek some type of medical attention for an evaluation or at least contact your prescribing doctor in order to see what he/she recommends as far as your health and safety are concerned. I know that activated charcoal is something that's widely used in hospitals to eradicate excess pharmaceutical drugs / toxins from the body in cases of overdose, so maybe you can mention that to your doctor if the effects of p...

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Prednison & Plavix can you take this combo ? ## If you take plavix & have a stent in your heart, can you take predinsone to gain weight ## I'm not finding any contraindications regarding taking them together, however, you should always consult a doctor or pharmacist to be certain. And no, unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to take it, you shouldn't use Prednisone, if you are a heart patient. It can cause fluid retention and, if you are an existing heart patient, this ups your risk of suffering congestive heart failure. Has your doctor instructed you to use it? ## Is it safe to take a methylprednisolone pack if I am on Plavix?

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pills expired in 2008- are they still good to treat poison oak in August 2011 ## Certain drugs are actually okay to take after expiration, whereas others such as antibiotics can become toxic. My personal assumption is that it lost a good percentage of its potency by now, having been 3-4 years old. I would also check with your doctor or pharmacy to make sure that you're using the most effective treatment option for poison oak. It may still be effective, but not nearly as potent. It's also impossible to give a direct answer to this question, since each medication can effect people differently. We all know that it's better to avoid the expired drugs and stay on the safe side, but unfortunately, the only way to find out is to actually try it. I wouldn't suggest taking that r...

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Hi. I was given prednisone 20mg twice a day for 5 days for low back pain with no tapering. is that safe? ## Hello, Lori! How are you? Yes, tapering is generally only a concern if someone is taking it for 21 days or more. It isn't necessary for short term use of Prednisone. It's always best to check with your doctor to be sure, but that is the general rule. The FDA classifies this medication as a steroidal and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, weight gain, acne, insomnia, nervousness and fluid retention. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My 20 milligram prednisone prescription says take 3 tabs orally × 4 days then 2 tabs orally × 4 days then 1tab daily × 4 days. Does this mean for the first 4 days I take all 3 tabs ...

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My mom suffers from cirousus of the liver and has rec bleeding which passes from her stomach .She has auto immuine also. Last year she had 8 bld transfusions. But when her blood gets low they always try prednisone . She also is diabetic this makes her sugar sky high is there no other way to treat this issue???? ## Prednisone is a corticosteroid and it is used to treat many conditions. That said, when trying something for treatment, her doctors must take all of her health problems and other medications under consideration, before prescribing something. This may be the safest for her to use for this problem. The rising blood sugar is a normal side effect, along with: weight gain, nausea and drowsiness. You can read more on it here: Have you tried discussing it with her doctors?

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