Side effects after STOPPING prednisone? Please help!
Hello, I had a severe allergic reaction two weeks ago to an unknown substance, and they gave me prednisone thru IV at the ER. Then they sent me home with a 15 day taper of tablets...60mg for 5 days, 40mg for 5 days, and finally 20 mg for 5 days. They - 84% more...
PredniSONE Side Effects
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on it for 3 months now for severe non allergy related asthma. was in ER over 4 times. Hospitalized in february for 1 week injected with 160 mgs and now trying to taper off from 60 to 40 and not working very well because I go into asthma attacks.... L - 41% more...
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PredniSONE anxiety attacks, mood swings, weird mood, prednisone, bad case
I was prescribed the 4mg methylprednisolone pack along with 50 mg tramadol for acute tendinitis in my wrist. I took the first 3 days of the prednisone and only 2 doses of the tramadol over the three days. For a total of 60 mg of prednisone. The first - 91% more... -
recap from my story 2 slots above. 8 days after I first took it and 96 hours of hell since I stoped taking it I finally feel like its over. No sleep in days so hopefully tonight, with the help of some benedryl Ill get some sleep. I finally got my app - 21% more... -
PredniSONE increased appetite, moon face, weight gain, mounths, eating disorder
I have been on Prednisone now for a year and started on 60 mg and am now down to 20mg a day....I have definitely had an increased appetite and have gained about 40-50 lbs and have a severe moon face...I have become very depressed due to the weight ga - 53% more... -
I feel the same way. The whole weight gain & increased appetite. I'm taking 100 mg per day. It's awful. I'm trying to stay positive & love my body no matter what it looks like through this prednisone crap. I have no idea how much I weigh. I'm - 36% more...
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Anyone Have Trouble with Prednisone Side Effects Even After Stopping?
Last week I was diagnosed with Acute Bronchitis and was given Prednisone 5 x 50mg Prednisone to be taken once per day, as well as a Zpak. On day 3 of the Pred, I started having insomnia. On day 4, started getting terrible anxiety (which I am not hist - 76% more... -
I was on prednisone for 7 days for back pain.called my doctor and was told to stop it cold turkey.i couldnt work I was dizzy sick no appetite muscle aches and very jump and nervous feeling.i was horrible.Ive been off of it completley for over 48 hour - 52% more...
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I was bitten by a bug the other day and had an allergic reaction so I went to the ER and they prescribed me prednisone; 40mg a day for 4 days. I took my first dose at the hospital, and my second dose within the next 24 hour period. After my second do - 83% more...
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Prednisone dosage
I asked this question two years ago and received no responses so I'm assuming this dosage is way off the charts, however I am aking again has anyone ever been prescribed 1000mg oral prednisone, and if so, what were the side effects? -
Yes, I would say this dosage is way off the charts. I have been taking Predisone for about 6 months for Alopecia. The dosage I started out with was 40 mg for 5 days, then dropped to 30 mg for 5 days, then 20 mg and then maintaining a dosage of 10 mg. - 48% more...
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PredniSONE sleep deprevation, moon face, mood swings, lesions, joint pain
anxiety, lesions all over my body and face, sleep deprevation, anxiety , moon face. dizziness,constant joint pain , weight gain, depression, increased appetite,hair lose, fatigue, psychosis,serious mood swings... attempted suicide.....jail and hospit - 3% more... -
PredniSONE proair inhaler, bladder leakage, swelling of ankles, end of life decisions, stomach distress
a previous smoker with occasional bronchitis, developed asthma while working in a sick building, progressed to copd and increasing periodic decreasing doses of prednisone. This summer humidity and heat discomfort increased use of prednisone, nebulize - 84% more... -
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PredniSONE body hair loss, systemic lupus, moon face, eight months, matter of time
hi, im a 17 year old female & i was recently diagnosed with systemic lupus. i was unfortunately put on 100 mg of prednisone daily & up til now have only been tapered down to 70 mg daily. its been eight months since i was diagnosed. the side e - 63% more... -
PredniSONE itchy rashes, first few days, antihistamine, withdrawal symptom, superwoman
I'm 28 and began a dosage of 9 days worth of Prednisone after 2 weeks of a severe allergic reaction to poison ivy. I feared the reaction had become systemic because the rash was spreading even though I knew all the oil had been washed away and I was - 86% more... -
PredniSONE cherry on top, teenage girl, lupus, personality, stress
Ok so im 16 years old, and Ive been diagnosed with lupus since abt last year. I started taking prednisone Jan 2010, and boy was that the worst thing that could of happened to me at the time. I was going through a lot of stress already like crzy stuff - 66% more... -
Hi, Sorry to hear about your problems if it's any consolation I was on steroids for about 8 months blew up like a balloon, gained 3 stones in weight but when I eventually came off them 1 1/2 stone dropped off very quickly had to join weight watchers - 46% more...
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PredniSONE arms and legs, prednisone, deterioration, muscles, stem cell transplant
My husband has been on prednisone for Eosynophyllic faciitis in 2004 and experienced heart paltations being on prednisone. He recovered from that disease and in 2006 was diagnosed with mds possibly caused by working around toxic areas(pulp mills) the - 73% more... -
PredniSONE moon face, profuse sweating, lack of interest, dry mouth, thirst
I have been on first a 10 day dose and then a 15 day dose and have gained a lot of June 30th weight, moon face, increased appetite, dry mouth, lack of interest in sex, increased 2010 thirst , lack of taste, always hungry, redness in face and neck, bu - 24% more... -
Prednisone?
I was recently taken off prednisone about a month and a half ago and i lost all my weight n more between then and now. I have always been too thin and insecure til i was put on prednisone back in September of 2009. I gained a roughly 30-35 lbs and my - 45% more... -
Prednisone is not something to mess around with. it has many side effects and increasing a dosage for appetite might not work either. You should never increase without a doctor telling you to. My prednisone has actually made me loose my appetite. Ple - 9% more...
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PredniSONE congestive heart failure, heart failure, dry mouth, liquids, sweats
I never though about the side effects until reading the blogs. Wow. I have the sweats, itching, increased appetite and dry mouth. I have been urinating more but I have to be careful with liquids because I am on restricted fluids. This come from Conge - 19% more... -
PredniSONE detached retinas, side effects of prednisone, initial reactions, go to zero, thin skin
Side Effects of Prednisone. I am 68 Because of Coroidal swelling ( A side effect from Scleral Buckle surgery to repair both detached retinas) I have been on 20mg of Prednisone for 10 years. Initial reactions included weight gain, reduced aches and pa - 79% more... -
PredniSONE weakness in the legs, intravenous doses, ulcerative colitis, eye strain, nutter
I am currently taking 40mg a day for the last 3 weeks following a flare up of ulcerative colitis. Have been on Pred before but have felt the side effects more this time than even after higher intravenous doses of the drug I have had in the past. Have - 57% more... -
PredniSONE skinless chicken breast, appetite suppressor, carrot sticks, baked salmon, pop juice
On prednisone for the second time in a year. Was on 1000mg in the hospital for a week, then down to 40mg as well as cyclophosphamide. 3 months later I'm at 7.5mg, tapering down to 5mg in two weeks and then 4mg, 3mg, 2mg, and then 1mg as I start on Im - 94% more... -
PredniSONE going to the bathroom, fried foods, colonoscopy, half a day, computer user
Please excuse my censored cursing, I'm a 22 year old male by the way... I was living with Crohn's (undiagnosed) for three years when finally I got a job that gave me medical insurance to helps me pay for the $4000+ in medical bills. (colonoscopy, end - 97% more... -
PredniSONE toe nail fungus, prilosec otc, sweaty palms and feet, otc treatment, high fiber foods
I started prednisone at 60mg for 10 days, 50mg for 10 days, then stayed at 40mg for about a month. I was given this after being diagnosed with an Inflammatory Bowel Disease, most likely Crohn's and also having abscesses on my spleen. While being on t - 92% more... -
PredniSONE eyesite, allergist, cyclosporine, dermatologist, general health
I have severe eczema.My general health as a whole was good. Just a little over weight. My doctor referred me to an allergist. He prescribed prednisone 60mg for 7 days, 40mg for 7 days, 20 then ten. I felt great while i was on the meds. However, after - 54% more... -
PredniSONE severe mood swings, increased appetite, moon face, uncontrollable crying, drop of a hat
Beyond the typical side effects, has anyone experienced severe mood swings. I feel like I have no patience and can flip at the drop of a hat, followed by uncontrollable crying. I was diagnosed with RA for 3 years, then due to other complications was - 63% more... -
PredniSONE prednisone 10mg, low blood sugar, itchy rash, urgent care center, anti histamine
I touched a plant in my yard, Pyracanthus, and broke out in a rash. Went to an Urgent care center and received a steroid injection and some prednisone (10mg tabs). I took the prednisone daily as instructed and began to experience ever increasing diab - 82% more... -
PredniSONE buffalo hump, stomach bloating, moon face, predisone, kidney disease
I was put on 60 mg of it to start due to an autoimmune kidney disease. I am now 5 months into treatment and on 10 mg. My physical side effects include joint pain, swelling, weight gain of 30 lbs, moon face, slight buffalo hump, severe stomach bloatin - 78% more...
