However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. Prednisone oral tablet can cause a serious allergic reaction in some people. This reaction can cause a skin rash, which can include:. Taking it again could be fatal cause death. For people with infections: Taking prednisone weakens your immune system and can worsen an infection you already have. It also increases your risk of getting a new infection. For people with heart or kidney disease: Prednisone may make you retain salt and water, which can raise your blood pressure.
For people with diabetes: Prednisone can increase your blood sugar level. You might need to monitor your blood sugar level more closely. If it goes up too much, your dosage of diabetes medication might need to be changed. For people with eye problems: Long-term prednisone use can increase your risk of getting eye infections, cataracts, or glaucoma. Let your doctor know if you experience any vision changes or eye pain.
For people with stomach problems: Prednisone can cause damage to your stomach. Let your doctor know if you experience bad stomach pain that does not go away or you get dark or bloody stools. For people with mood disorders: Prednisone may cause changes in your mood or behavior. Let your doctor know if you have changes in your mood, feel depressed, or have trouble sleeping.
For pregnant women: The delayed-release tablet Rayos is a category D pregnancy drug. That means two things:. Prednisone should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk. Prednisone can be passed through breast milk.
For older people: As you age, your kidneys, liver, and heart may not work as well. Prednisone is processed in your liver and removed from your body through your kidneys. It makes these organs work extra hard. For children: Children might not grow as tall if they take prednisone for several months. This dosage information is for prednisone oral tablet. All possible dosages and forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:.
Dosage for children is usually based on weight. Ask your doctor about whether you need to stop taking it or not. Take our survey. The usual dose varies between 5mg and 60mg daily - 1ml of liquid prednisolone is usually equal to 10mg. Unless your doctor or pharmacist gives you different instructions, it's best to take prednisolone as a single dose once a day, straight after breakfast. For example, if your dose is 40mg daily, your doctor may tell you to take 8 tablets 8 x 5mg all at the same time.
Take prednisolone with breakfast so it doesn't upset your stomach. Taking prednisolone in the morning also means it's less likely to affect your sleep. If your prednisolone tablets are labelled as "enteric coated" or "gastro resistant", you can take these with or without food but make sure to swallow them whole. Do not take indigestion medicines 2 hours before or after taking enteric coated or gastro resistant tablets.
Sometimes, you may be advised to take prednisolone on alternate days only. The dose you'll take depends on your illness and whether you are taking prednisolone as a short course or for longer.
In children, the dose may be lower than for an adult with the same illness because it is calculated according to their height and weight. Once your illness starts to get better, it's likely that your dose will go down. Your doctor will probably reduce your dose before you stop treatment completely.
This is to reduce the risk of withdrawal symptoms. If you miss a dose of prednisolone, take it as soon as you remember. If you don't remember until the following day, skip the missed dose. If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine. The higher the dose of prednisolone that you take, the greater the chance of side effects.
You are less likely to get side effects if you take a relatively low dose of less than 20mg prednisolone daily. Some side effects, such as stomach upset or mood changes, can happen straight away. Others, such as getting a rounder face, happen after weeks or months. Common side effects happen in more than 1 in people.
Keep taking the medicine, but tell your doctor if they bother you or don't go away:. You are more likely to have a serious side effect if you take a higher dose more than 20mg daily of prednisolone or if you have been taking it for more than a few weeks.
In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to prednisolone. You could be having a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital. These are not all the side effects of prednisolone. For a full list see the leaflet inside your medicines packet.
You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme. Long periods of prednisolone treatment can slow down the normal growth of children and teenagers. Your child's doctor will watch their growth carefully while they are taking steroids. That way any slowing of growth can be picked up promptly and treatment changed if necessary. Talk to your doctor about the risks of giving prednisolone to your child if you are concerned. Prednisolone isn't usually recommended in pregnancy unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks.
Prednisolone has occasionally been linked to problems in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. High doses or long-term use can also affect the unborn baby's growth. If you take prednisolone in pregnancy, the baby's growth will be checked often. You can usually take prednisolone while you're breastfeeding. However, prednisolone can get into breast milk. If you're taking a high dose of prednisolone the baby may need to be monitored for side effects. For safety, it's usually recommended that you wait 3 to 4 hours after taking your dose of prednisolone before feeding your baby or expressing milk.
There are many medicines that interfere with the way prednisolone works, or that increase the risk of side effects. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. If you will be taking this medicine for a long time, it is very important that your doctor check you at regular visits for any unwanted effects that may be caused by this medicine.
Blood or urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby.
Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.
If you are using this medicine for a long time, tell your doctor about any extra stress or anxiety in your life, including other health concerns and emotional stress.
Your dose of this medicine might need to be changed for a short time while you have extra stress. Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. Talk to your doctor right away if you have more than one of these symptoms while you are using this medicine: blurred vision, dizziness or fainting, a fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat, increased thirst or urination, irritability, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
This medicine may cause you to get more infections than usual. Avoid people who are sick or have infections and wash your hands often. If you are exposed to chickenpox or measles, tell your doctor right away. If you start to have a fever, chills, sore throat, or any other sign of an infection, call your doctor right away.
Check with your doctor right away if blurred vision, difficulty in reading, eye pain, or any other change in vision occurs during or after treatment. Your doctor may want you to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist eye doctor. While you are being treated with prednisone, do not have any immunizations vaccines without your doctor's approval. Prednisone may lower your body's resistance and the vaccine may not work as well or you might get the infection the vaccine is meant to prevent.
In addition, you should not be around other persons living in your household who receive live virus vaccines because there is a chance they could pass the virus on to you. Some examples of live vaccines include measles, mumps, influenza nasal flu vaccine , poliovirus oral form , rotavirus, and rubella.
Do not get close to them and do not stay in the same room with them for very long. These conditions include certain types of arthritis; severe allergic reactions; multiple sclerosis a disease in which the nerves do not function properly ; lupus a disease in which the body attacks many of its own organs ; and certain conditions that affect the lungs, skin, eyes, kidneys blood, thyroid, stomach, and intestines.
Prednisone is also sometimes used to treat the symptoms of certain types of cancer. Prednisone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works to treat patients with low levels of corticosteroids by replacing steroids that are normally produced naturally by the body.
It works to treat other conditions by reducing swelling and redness and by changing the way the immune system works. Prednisone comes as a tablet, delayed-release tablet, as a solution liquid , and as a concentrated solution to take by mouth. Prednisone is usually taken with food one to four times a day or once every other day. Your doctor will probably tell you to take your dose s of prednisone at certain time s of day every day.
Your personal dosing schedule will depend on your condition and on how you respond to treatment. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take prednisone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often or for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor.
If you are taking the concentrated solution, use the specially marked dropper that comes with the medication to measure your dose. You may mix the concentrated solution with juice, other flavored liquids, or soft foods such as applesauce. Your doctor may change your dose of prednisone often during your treatment to be sure that you are always taking the lowest dose that works for you.
Your doctor may also need to change your dose if you experience unusual stress on your body such as surgery, illness, infection, or a severe asthma attack. Tell your doctor if your symptoms improve or get worse or if you get sick or have any changes in your health during your treatment.
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.
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