Any experience with Prednisone?!
Question: Any experience with Prednisone.?
I have been taking a course of this steroid for just one week for Bronchitis but seem to be suffering from short term side effects. I've stopped taking them now since yesturday morning but having:
Frequent urination during the night (I never used to get up before!)
Feeling hot and unable to sleep properly
Heavy feeling when I blink (Lack of sleep.?)
I'm asking on here because I don't want to pester the GP surgery sounding like a hypochondriac.
How long do these symptoms last if you are familiar with this. I'm worried!
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Frequent urination during the night (I never used to get up before!)
Feeling hot and unable to sleep properly
Heavy feeling when I blink (Lack of sleep.?)
I'm asking on here because I don't want to pester the GP surgery sounding like a hypochondriac.
How long do these symptoms last if you are familiar with this. I'm worried!
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Answers:
Feeling hot can be a side effect of prednisone as is decreased or blurred vision . According to the website I have looked at below, if you are having decreased or blurred vision you should see your doctor.It never hurts to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about what you are experiencing .After your doctor writes a prescription, it's your pharmacist's job to make sure the medication they deliver is the appropriate dose. Then the pharmacist checks to see if the medication interacts with any other ones you are take. Your pharmacist is always available to answer any questions about your medications that you may have. If you are feeling this way, you might want to talk to a doctor at a hospital over the phone and they can tell you if what you are experiencing is due to your bronchitis or if it is a side-effect of your medication. I hope you feel better really soon :)Health Question & Answer
Call your GP and discuss your worries over the phone or go and see him. Some of your symptoms may be disease related rather than drug related and he can clarify that for you. Steroids are serious stuff and Doctors not only have a duty to treat but also to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and monitor for adverse side effects. Doctors and Pharmaceutical companies rely on us giving them feedback even on such well used drugs as Prednisone so don't feel bad about it. Good luckHealth Question & Answer
Here is how I went with prednisolone, I have been taking them on and off since I was 10 now I'm 20, last year in july i was taken off them for surgery and it took about a week to feel the full affect of them gone, I was pretty sick at the time and you being more healthier than me (although it probably doesnt seem like it with bronchitis) would probably be 4-5 days. As long as you followed your doctors instructions like not stopping taking them abruptly you should be fine. But if you are concerned talk to your doctorHealth Question & Answer
Every time I have had to take them they did the same thing to me. Peeing alot is helping to get rid of the fluid in your lungs from the illness. My father is on them now for pnuemonia & they make his blood sugar go up.Health Question & Answer
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have you read the leaflet that comes with the medication and seen if these are side affects.? if your worried, ring your GP they don't mind answering your questions. good luckHealth Question & Answer
You CANNOT abruptly stop taking prednisone. Prednisone, in high doses especially, can have some nasty side effects.
None of the side effects you mention are common however read on:
If you are taking prednisone to treat a long-lasting disease, the medication may help control your condition but will not cure it. Continue to take prednisone even if you feel well. Do not stop taking prednisone without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking prednisone, your body may not have enough natural steroids to function normally. This may cause symptoms such as extreme tiredness, weakness, slowed movements, upset stomach, weight loss, changes in skin color, sores in the mouth, and craving for salt. Call your doctor if you experience these or other unusual symptoms while you are taking decreasing doses of prednisone or after you stop taking the medication.
Prednisone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
headache
dizziness
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
inappropriate happiness
extreme changes in mood
changes in personality
bulging eyes
acne
thin, fragile skin
red or purple blotches or lines under the skin
slowed healing of cuts and bruises
increased hair growth
changes in the way fat is spread around the body
extreme tiredness
weak muscles
irregular or absent menstrual periods
decreased sexual desire
heartburn
increased sweating
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
vision problems
eye pain, redness, or tearing
sore throat, fever, chills, cough, or other signs of infection
seizures
depression
loss of contact with reality
confusion
muscle twitching or tightening
shaking of the hands that you cannot control
numbness, burning, or tingling in the face, arms, legs, feet, or hands
upset stomach
vomiting
lightheadedness
irregular heartbeat
sudden weight gain
shortness of breath, especially during the night
dry, hacking cough
swelling or pain in the stomach
swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, throat, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
difficulty breathing or swallowing
rash
hives
itching
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None of the side effects you mention are common however read on:
If you are taking prednisone to treat a long-lasting disease, the medication may help control your condition but will not cure it. Continue to take prednisone even if you feel well. Do not stop taking prednisone without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking prednisone, your body may not have enough natural steroids to function normally. This may cause symptoms such as extreme tiredness, weakness, slowed movements, upset stomach, weight loss, changes in skin color, sores in the mouth, and craving for salt. Call your doctor if you experience these or other unusual symptoms while you are taking decreasing doses of prednisone or after you stop taking the medication.
Prednisone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
headache
dizziness
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
inappropriate happiness
extreme changes in mood
changes in personality
bulging eyes
acne
thin, fragile skin
red or purple blotches or lines under the skin
slowed healing of cuts and bruises
increased hair growth
changes in the way fat is spread around the body
extreme tiredness
weak muscles
irregular or absent menstrual periods
decreased sexual desire
heartburn
increased sweating
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
vision problems
eye pain, redness, or tearing
sore throat, fever, chills, cough, or other signs of infection
seizures
depression
loss of contact with reality
confusion
muscle twitching or tightening
shaking of the hands that you cannot control
numbness, burning, or tingling in the face, arms, legs, feet, or hands
upset stomach
vomiting
lightheadedness
irregular heartbeat
sudden weight gain
shortness of breath, especially during the night
dry, hacking cough
swelling or pain in the stomach
swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, throat, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
difficulty breathing or swallowing
rash
hives
itching
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