Question 1

what is the definition or description of: prednisone overdose?

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Prednisone overdose: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug / substance is used. "Symptoms of corticosteroid overdose can include:  Altered mental status with agitation (psychosis), Burning or itching skin, Convulsions, Deafness, Depression, Dry skin, 
High blood pressure, Increased infection risk, Muscle weakness, Nausea &amp; vomiting, Nervousness, Sleepiness, Stopping of menstrual cycle &gt;&gt;&gt;

Question 2

what is the treatment for prednisone overdose?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to overdose: Best bet is you did not sleep.  We use doses of methyprednisolone or Dexamethasone at doses equivalent to 1000mg of Prednisone by IV administration to treat severe flares in lupus, or to sometimes treat vasculitis. I doubt you took so much.

Question 3

prednisone overdose by dr. causing rapid weight gain. i'm losing weight now but my breasts are heavy and saggy. what can i do besides surgery?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: side effects of prednisone if given short term should resolve within 7-10 days.

Question 4

if i overdosed on prednisone last night, can i die?

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Unlikely!: Best bet is you did not sleep.  We use doses of methyprednisolone or Dexamethasone at doses equivalent to 1000mg of Prednisone by IV administration to treat severe flares in lupus, or to sometimes treat vasculitis. I doubt you took so much.

Question 5

does prednisone cause brusing?

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Yes it is a side eff: Yes it is a side effect of prednisone.It is listed as easy bruising, which means a minimal trauma sometimes not even remembered or realized may cause bruising.It is as compared to spontaneous bruising.

Question 6

can prednisone cause alt levels to increase?

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Yes: Increases in ast, alt, and alkaline phosphatase have been reported. The elevations are usually small and reverse when Prednisone is discontinued.  Long-term use of Prednisone can lead to fatty liver which can also increase enzymes.

Question 7

can prednisone cause problems with the thryoid?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: B"sd  In severe  hyperthyroidism corticosteroids like prednisone may be given with one reason being to decrease the conversion of  thyroxine (T4) to its active form liothyronine (T3).   Steroids also suppress the pituitary thyroid stimulating hormone, TSH, often seen in "sick thyroid" syndrome but this  usualy does not result in hypothryoidism as uptake of T3 by cells is higher. here to discuss

Question 8

is it common for prednisone to cause a headache?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone: Yes it is one of the common side effects of prednisone.

Question 9

can you get a stroke due to an overdose of prednisone?

Accepted Answer

PREDNISONE IN HIGH: Enough doses can cause sodium retention with elevated blood pressure and possiblr to have a stroke from that.

Question 10

are there problems caused by teens taking prednisone for over a year?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone : prednisone can be a life saver in certain conditions like cancer, connective tissue disease, autoimmune disease, etcetera. Prednisone has side effects,especially if it is used for a long period of time. Side effects include high blood sugar, increasing risk of Diabetis, cataract in the eyes, stunting growth, increasing risk on infections, high risk for fracture due to osteoporosis.

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