http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28239 On Prednisone for Asthma (have an infection) I have taken Prednisone before and the only side effect was increased appetite (which I could do with out as I am already overweight) this time however I have the worse heartburn I can literly feel my insides bur Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:42:15 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28239?item=6096 Could you be a little more specific when u say infection??? If you are asthmatic and are on ridnisone, why don't you opt for inhaled steriods instead of damaging your esophagus, try something like Symbicort. P.s the quickest way to get rid of your heartbur http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28239?item=6096