Question 1

i was put back on prednisone this morning for my 5th time in 6 months. i never had a reaction to it, but i have a ha and hot flashes. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Normal side effects;: however, I would question the frequent use of prednisone by prescribing physician. What is the indication: asthma, joint disease, autoimmune issues?

Question 2

is having hot flashes a normal side effect of prednisone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hot flashes and mood changes can occur when taking prednisone.  Night sweats can occur with prednisone/steroids as well.

Question 3

i'm 67 long past menopause but i've been experiencing "hot flashes" again. i take 10 mg of prednisone daily and a shot of methotrexate weekly. are these drugs causing flashes?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Hormones are a type of steroid. They have similar chemical pathways in which your body can process them.  It is also possible that you are having a side effect similar to a hot flash.

Question 4

i just started 20mg prednisone tonight for bronchitis. i took it at 8pm & its now 1:40am. im having hot flashes & i'm only 19. how do i control this side effect? i don't like it, but i can't breathe.

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: The flashes are likely from the prednisone. It will take another 6 hrs at least to get breath relief from the drug. There isn't much you can do till bronchitis relieved and Prednisone tapered down. Most folks do have the side effect shrink with time.

Question 5

is it normal for a 17yr to have hot flashes, only on 10mg of prednisone for sle and my face barely gets red when there are hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

Not hot flashes: Possible causes are lupus, prednisone and fevers. Discuss with your rheumatologist.

Question 6

are hot flashes and jitters side effects of a prednisone *injection* given for asthma attack? i am an overweight but healthy female, 44 years old.

Accepted Answer

Likely: Yes, Prednisone can make you feel jittery and uncomfortable.  Steroids have many unfavorable side effects.  I would contact your doctor to let them know the trouble you are having and to determine if there may be another reason for your symptoms.

Question 7

i was rx 20mg prednisone 1/day for 5days for earache that began to worsen & radiate to sinuses. took first dose today & am having uncontrollable hot flashes & sweating. is it safe to just not take the other 4 pills? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Probably stop: Sounds like you are sensitive to the steroid. Some people are more sensitive than others. If a steroid would help perhaps a nasal steroid would be better. However, probably the best and most beneficial thing is to use nasal saline or nettipot.

Question 8

my 10 yr old takes melatonin 1mg at ngt. he had it, 1 hr later hes having hot flashes. 
its not hot in his bdrm. said he doesnt feel good cause his head? feels hot....
can melatonin cause hot flashes in kids?

Accepted Answer

Likely unrelated: Melatonin's basic effect is to make one groggy. Any hot flashes he has is likely unrelated but feeling disoriented may be an effect.

Question 9

what are the causes of hot flashes in a young woman?

Accepted Answer

Variable: In my experience, which i admit may be skewed, hormone balances are the most common reason for hot flashes. However, there are several other possibilities for hot flashes in women. See a doctor for evaluation if they are bothersome or accompanied by other quality of life symptoms.

Question 10

what causes hot flashes? i experience them from time to time and i'm not sure why.

Accepted Answer

Hormonal Fluctuation: You're awfully young to be experiencing hot flashes. I would consult your gyn so he/she can obtain a full history from you and determine if you need any tests done for you.

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I was put back on prednisone this morning for my 5th time in 6 months. i never had a reaction to it, but i have a ha and hot flashes. should i worry?

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Is having hot flashes a normal side effect of prednisone?

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I'm 67 long past menopause but i've been experiencing "hot flashes" again. i take 10 mg of prednisone daily and a shot of methotrexate weekly. are these drugs causing flashes?

A member asked:

I just started 20mg prednisone tonight for bronchitis. i took it at 8pm & its now 1:40am. im having hot flashes & i'm only 19. how do i control this side effect? i don't like it, but i can't breathe.

A member asked:

Is it normal for a 17yr to have hot flashes, only on 10mg of prednisone for sle and my face barely gets red when there are hot flashes?

A member asked:

Are hot flashes and jitters side effects of a prednisone *injection* given for asthma attack? i am an overweight but healthy female, 44 years old.

A member asked:

I was rx 20mg prednisone 1/day for 5days for earache that began to worsen & radiate to sinuses. took first dose today & am having uncontrollable hot flashes & sweating. is it safe to just not take the other 4 pills? thank you.

A member asked:

My 10 yr old takes melatonin 1mg at ngt. he had it, 1 hr later hes having hot flashes. its not hot in his bdrm. said he doesnt feel good cause his head? feels hot.... can melatonin cause hot flashes in kids?

A member asked:

What are the causes of hot flashes in a young woman?

A member asked:

What causes hot flashes? i experience them from time to time and i'm not sure why.

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Are hot flashes and jitters side effects of a prednisone injection given for asthma attack? i am an overweight but healthy female, 44 years old.