Question 1

does prednisone make your penis shrink?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It can cause thinning of skin.  It can make your belly protrude. These may make you think it has shrunk.  They can suppress fsh and lh and decrease testicular size though!

Question 2

is there anything that will shrink your penis size? for example prednisone or colostrum or any other steroid? i am currently on prednisone.

Accepted Answer

No: Life's hard enough without scare stories like this one. And being sick and needing Prednisone does require you to keep an eye on your own body. Try to stay fit and eat wisely while you're taking the medication.

Question 3

my 7 yr old son has poison ivy and severe swelling  and pain on his penis. is this normal and is there anything i can do besides prednisone?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: This is very itchy and painful. The swelling and pain will start to go down within 24 hours with the prednisone. I find cool witch hazel soaks help to make it feel more comfortable.

Question 4

how does prednisone work?

Accepted Answer

See details: Prednisone works by suppressing the immune system. By doing this it stabilizes the immune system if it is overactive. It also works as an anti-inflammatory.

Question 5

what time to take prednisone?

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Morning: Prednisone can affect your sleep, so best to take in the morning.  Also, taking it in the morning will best mimick what the body's own production of steroid is like.

Question 6

is prednisone safe in general?

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Yes and no: There are  always side  effects that need to be monitored. It is a valuable medication and has saved and kept  alive  many people. A lot of its  toxicity is due to long term use. Your physician will guide you as to the side effects and how you should approach them and how to prevent the side effects.

Question 7

is expired prednisone still good?

Accepted Answer

Expired meds: It depends  a lot on how long ago it expired.  The expiry dates of medications are generally conservative figures chosen in order to work in worst-case scenarios.  As long as the meds are not too terribly long out of date, were stored under recommended conditions and are not being used to treat critical or time-sensitive conditions, it is not unreasonable to try them.

Question 8

what is the half-life of prednisone?

Accepted Answer

Short-acting drug: Prednisone itself has a half-life of about an hour, but it is converted in the body to prednisolone, which lasts about a day.  Some people either lack or have lower activity of the enzyme that converts prednisone, and it is a less effective medication in those people. For that reason, some doctors prescribe methyprednisolone (medrol), which is more bioavailable, and also lasts about a day.

Question 9

can prednisone be used for mythamia gravis?

Accepted Answer

Myasthenia gravis?: Myasthenia gravis can be treated with prednisone.There are several therapies available to help reduce and improve muscle weakness. Medications used to treat the disorder include anticholinesterase agents such as Neostigmine and pyridostigmine, which help improve neuromuscular transmission and increase strength. Immunosuppressive drugs such as cyclosporine, and azathioprine may be used. Surgery to.

Question 10

are there alternate medications for prednisone?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There may be alternitives to prednisone, but it depends on what disease is being treated.

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