Side Effects On Prednisone 20mg

I have a terrible rash on my neck, chest and spreading to my breasts. I am on 20 mg. of prednisone (reduced from 30 mg) and have been for almost a month. Could this rash be from the prednisone?? ## Hi Georgia sanders, Based on my research, "rash" is listed as one of the rare side effects of Prednisone. I recommend speaking with your doctor about this if possible, just so the symptoms don't get any worse. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Prednisone Details I hope this helps! ## Is there any risk of side effects if a child only took 20 milligrams of prednisone for one day, then totally stopped?

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The best time to take predinsone is during the day because the side effects usually occur at night and it has been proven to make u feel very restless and moody be certain to drink plenty of fluids to keep your body hydrated while taking this steroid i have had asthma all my life it is normally controlled with my albuterol but spring calls for prednisone lol hope this was helpful.... ## Thanks for sharing that bit of information. It seems like everyone around me has been getting crazy allergies this spring with everything starting to bloom again. If I may make a suggestion, I've also heard that garlic and raw honey makes for potent antihistamine effects. This is for anyone who may not have immediate access to allergy medication when push comes to shove and nostrils begin to flare lo...

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i was prescribed the above once a day for 5 days...for seasonal allergy...cough and congestion. Will I suffer side effects? ## Hello, Antonio! How are you? Yes, it is very likely that you will, since this is a steroid. Even with short term use for allergic reactions, I experienced body aches/pains, some fluid retention and slight blood pressure elevation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have a twelve year old son with cystic fibrosis recently prescribed Prednisone 20mg. The prescription is to take 2 tablets twice a day. Does this mean take 2 tablets in the morning and two in the evening? ## You should check with his doctor or pharmacist to be certain, but going by the usual pharmaceutical directions, yes, it that normally means you should give him 2 tablets at each dosing. Otherwise, it should say take one tablet, twice daily, or something similar. Prednisone is a steroid class medication, so it may cause side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, weight gain and fluid retention. Learn more: You can also found out by checking the details on the prescription label, for instance checking the number of tablets in the bottle and how many days of a supply they list it as b...

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white capsule ## prednisone tablet what is that drug for I want to know. ## Prednisone is a steroid class medication that has several medical uses, including treating allergic reactions, inflammation and immune disorders. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, fluid retention and weight changes. Learn more Prednisone details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is the withdrawel symptoms of pulmison 20mg per day for five days after you stop using it? ## The withdrawal effects should be minimal after just 5 days, but there is still the risk of some occurring. Learn more Prednisone details here. Doesn't your doctor have you tapering to a lower dose for a few days, before you stop taking it? That's usually how it's done, a higher dose is started, then you move to a lower one.

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I am a 30 year old female and in the beginning of March 2013 I got terribly sick with some sort of cold paired with a severe sinus infection. I was prescribed Methylprednisolone 4mg dose pack. I completed that with only minor side effects however it didn't really work and I was back at the doctor a mere week later feeling just as bad. I was then prescribed Prednisone 20mg tablets, taking 3 daily for 5 days. It helped my symptoms and I felt better. However, my last dose was Sunday 3/17/2013 and today is Wednesday 3/20/2013 and I am feeling incredibly strange. I feel weak, tired, irritable, depressed, dizzy and light-headed at times, off balance and I am getting mild headaches. I'm also moody and have a short temper. From looking online it looks like these are some of the devastat...

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I have been prescribed to take 20 mg prednisone a day but haven't started taking it yet because of the scary side effects. The doctor prescribed methis medicine because of the lumps that has been on my leg. The prescription says to take 7 days 20mg , 7 days 10 mg and 3 days 5mg. Im really scared to take the meds because of the reviews that i have read. Will the side effects be gone after im done with the first 7 days? ## I Wat to know his make me sleeply doing the day time and dizzy all the time too

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I had a allergic reaction to some makeup or cream and had very swollen and red eyelids/skin. Was prescribed 8 pills of 20 mg prednisone to take 2x/day for 4 days. I look so much better after taking the 3 pills, can I just stop now or is it like an anibotic and I need to finish the course of the pills? Kind of want to hold on to the rest in case I have the issue again, which is likely! ## You should take the full prescribed amount as directed by your doctor, then consult them if you experience a similar issue and need more of this medication. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, nausea, mood changes, insomnia, and weight changes. Were you prescribed any other medications?

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Hey, I just got prescribed prednisone 20 mg for a horrible allergy reaction to pet dander and (normal summer reactions). I was wondering if it was suitable to take my first dose tonight? 8pm! I have to be up early tmrw and need to sleep, but also in a lot of discomfort. Any advice would be much appreciated. I also have antihistamines prescribed as well. Could i just double up on them, then take the pred in the morning? Cheers ## Hello, Jon! How are you? It usually takes a few doses for most people to start experiencing side effects. I know the FDA reports that this can cause insomnia, nervousness, irritability and acne, but there's not much chance of it occurring after just one dose, so you should still be able to sleep. What antihistamine was prescribed? I'm sorry, but I need m...

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I was diagnosed with steroid withdrawal after receiving 3 steroid shots. and given a 12 day taper. When I got down to last pill the pain in my 2 shoulders and hip came racing back. I'm taking 20mg twice a day starting today. . I started with just 20 but about midnight all the pain came back. I'm trying to get into a endocrinologist but it takes time I would like to know how to taper down without all the pain. How long to take 20x2 before I start to taper ## Hello, Marie! How are you? It is normal to have some withdrawal effects when you stop such a medication, even with a taper. As reported by the FDA, it may include rebound pain, insomnia, diarrhea and weight changes. You shouldn't continue taking it for a longer taper, unless your doctor instructs you to do so. What steroi...

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What is this prescribed for ?I injured my knee in a fall on wet floor and want to know how this medication is going to help me and what are the side effects if any. ## All medications carry the risk of causing side effects. The FDA lists the typical ones for Prednisone as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, nervousness, and acne. It is a steroid class medication and, in cases such as yours, it is used to help reduce inflammation due to the injury. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Roxane prednisone is ment for bringing inflammation or swelling down, some people have side affects ,of there face swelling and some people have no side affects, whatever it works a 100% even if you have side affects thy will go away in a weary short time.along with your pain and...

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I have to take prednisone 20mg tablets 3 times a day. How far apart should I take them? ## Approximately every 8 hours, though it doesn't have to be exactly precise. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne, irritability, nervousness, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi. I just want to ask if a person has given 2 tablets of prednisone 20mg instead of 1 tab in just a day, does it mean, he/she needs to skip the another dose for tomorrow? ## Hello, Pranky! How are you? Not necessarily, they should follow their doctor's instructions. Sometimes a bolus of a larger dose is given for the first dose, then it is lowered afterwards for a week, or so. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I read my label wrong , it was supposed to be 4 10mg tablets for 3 days. I took 4 10 mg tables 3 times today, so a total of 12 pills. What should I do?? Should I now skip the next 2 days? Is this going to hurt me.

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I was precribe by my Dr.Prednisone 20mg and baclofen10mg, for all my physical pain,and I need to know for how long I can be taking,and any kind of side effects. ## Hello, Siria! How are you? I'm sorry that you've been in pain! And yes, all medications carry the risk of causing side effects. Baclofen is a muscle relaxant and it's side effects may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache and dry mouth. Learn more Baclofen details here. And Prednisone is a steroid class medication and its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and fluid retention. Learn more Prednisone details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What are its indications? ## Hello, Reina! How are you? Prednisone is classified by the FDA as a steroid and it has quite a few medical uses, such as treating severe allergic reactions, reducing inflammation or treating immunity disorders. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, acne, fluid retention and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Why would I be told by my doctors that I cannot take it all the time when it is the only thing that works on my emphysema I've had for 15yrs? It's like that only want me to take it for "emergencies" 3-5 days max - but it's the only thing that lets me walk around my home like a regular person! Without them I have maybe 1wk or less a month. The rest of the time I'm too breath...

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I was prescribed 20 mg of prednisone for my allergies. This is my first day with the pill because yesterday I got a steroid shot . But since yesterday I can't sleep and my stomach hurts. I need to take this because I can't take any antihistamine because I'm going to be tested for allergy. But I feel table ! I feel my right hand week and pressure in my chest. Can I take the pill every other day and take half prescribed? Cut the 20mg in half and take 10mg? Because it says for 5 days. ## Hello, Cristy! How are you? Those can be normal side effects of this medication, which the FDA classifies as a steroid. Other side effects may possibly include acne, weight changes and nervousness. However, you shouldn't adjust your dosing, unless your doctor approves. When will you be havi...

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white pill with 54 760 numbers ## That is correct, this contains 20mgs of Prednisone, a corticosteroid, commonly used to treat allergic reactions and swelling. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, acne and weight gain. Read more here: Do you have any questions? ## I'm not certain you understand the wide variety of maladies or the many complications this drug carries. It's used commonly as a anti-inflammatory for serious lung and breathing afflictions as well as many other diseases. It also puts the patient at risk for many delayed but long term side affects. The short term affects are brusing, bleeding excessively from minor scrapes and scratches, sleeplessness, loss of appetite and many other short term effects. Long term and in heavier doses it can bring on cat...

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Will I incur bad side effects from only 9 days of use? ## Hi gina, Honestly, there's really no telling when or if you might ever end up experiencing certain side effects from taking this medication. And although some people are more prone than others due to their body chemistry, it's generally not something that can easily be predicted, if that's what you're asking? On another note, you may want to have a look at prednisone's list of possible side effects (linked below) to help give you an idea of what signs/symptoms to be aware of throughout the duration of your treatment: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a601102.html#side-effects Do you feel like you've been responding well to the medication, thus far? ## Yes my case of sumac was/is really bad but my eyes ...

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I was prescribed 20 mg of prednisone for an abnormal lump on my leg, i wasn't aware of any of the terrible side affects and took it the first day feeling quite moody and pretty much lost sense of time, when i went to bed my legs began to ache terribly and my heart wouldn't stop pounding. I didn't sleep much at all and when i did i experienced terrible and odd nightmares. I am supposed to take it for 5 days once a day, but i refuse to take anymore because i simply can't handle the side effects. I haven't taken my second dose... i feel okay since i haven't taken anymore but am afraid since i have read and heard how dangerous it is to suddenly stop taking a medication. Will only one days dosage affect me? Please help....... ## Hello, Mrs. Parsons! How are you doing?...

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