Any Luppie or anyone dealing with a chronic condition is likely to have a love hate relationship with Prednisolone.
I
thought it would be a good idea to do a little research into this drug that I have
been taking on and off for over a decade and write this blog post in the hopes
that it could help anyone that has been newly diagnosed or even the friends and
family of a person with a chronic condition in order for them to provide
support
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What is Prednisolone?
Prednisolone
is a synthetic form of a natural substance (corticosteroid hormone) produced by
the adrenal glands and used to treat arthritis, blood problems, immune system
diseases, skin and eye diseases, respiratory diseases, cancer, and allergies.
It reduces the immune system's response to various diseases to relieve symptoms
such as pain, swelling, and allergic reactions.
How to use oral
Prednisolone?
• Take
this medication by mouth, food, or milk exactly as directed by your doctor to
avoid indigestion. Dosing with a special measuring device/spoon.
• Do not
use homemade spoons because you will not get the correct dosage.
• Liquid
prednisone has many brands, advantages, and forms. Please read the dosage
instructions for each product carefully, as the dosage of prednisolone varies
from product to product. See also the precautions and storage section. Follow
the dosage plan carefully.
• The
dose and duration of treatment will depend on your health and response to
treatment.
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Side Effects
You
may experience
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Menstrual
cycle changes
• Sleep
disturbance
• Increased
sweating
• Acne
If these effects persist or worsen, please
tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible. Remember, your doctor
prescribed this medicine because they found it to be good for you.
Infections: Many
people who take this drug do not experience serious side effects. Because this
drug weakens the immune system, it reduces your ability to fight infections.
This increases your chances of getting serious (rarely fatal) infections or
developing a certain type of infection. If you have any signs of infection
(such as cough, sore throat, fever, chills), please tell your doctor
immediately.
Yeast Infections: Long-term
or repeated use of this drug can cause thrush or yeast infections. If you
notice white spots in your mouth or changes in vaginal discharge, consult a
doctor.
Blood Sugar Level: In
rare cases, this drug can increase blood sugar levels, which can cause or
worsen diabetes. If you have symptoms of high blood sugar, please tell your
doctor immediately. For example, your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes
medication, exercise plan, or diet.
Serious Side Effects
If you
experience any of these unlikely but serious side effects, please tell your
doctor immediately:
• Abnormal
tiredness
• Swollen
ankles/foot
• Abnormal
weight gain
• Blurred
vision
• Easy
bruising/bleeding
• Facial
swelling
• Abnormal
hair growth
• Mental
Mood swings/changes (depression, mood swings, agitation)
• Muscle
weakness/pain
• Thinning
of the skin
• Slow
wound healing
• Bone
pain
• Chest
Pain
• Cramps
• Gastric/intestinal
bleeding symptoms (such as stomach/stomach pain, black stool/tar, ground-like
Vomiting)
Severe Allergic Reactions
Very
severe allergic reactions to this drug are rare. However, if you experience
symptoms of a severe allergic reaction such as skin rash, seek medical help
immediately. Itching/swelling (especially face/tongue/throat), severe
dizziness, shortness of breath.
Does Prednisolone interact
with other drugs you are taking?
Drug
interactions can change the way drugs work or increase the risk of serious side
effects. Keep a list of all products you use and tell your doctor and pharmacist.
Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine without the approval of
your doctor.
Some
products that may interact with this drug are aldesleukin, other drugs that
weaken the immune system, such as azathioprine, cyclosporine, cancer chemotherapy,
and mifepristone, which may cause bleeding/bruising. Drugs (including
antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as
dabigatran/warfarin, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as
aspirin/celecoxib/ibuprofen) interact with it.
Other
products such as estrogen, azole antifungal drugs, rifamycin, St. John's wort,
can affect the removal of prednisolone from the body will affect the effects of
prednisolone. For more information, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This
product will affect certain laboratory tests (such as skin tests). Make sure
that the laboratory staff and all your doctors know that you are taking this
medication.
Have you ever had to take Prednisolone?
How did it effect you?
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