Question 1

how long does it take prednisone to start working? i.e. for back pain?

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Dose, etiology, time: Of onset of back pain vs start of prednisone.    What work up done to justify use of steroids?

Question 2

how long does it take for prednisone to start working?

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Rapidly: One of prednisone's benefits is that in general it works rapidly like within 1-2 weeks.  There are times with certain diseases such as lupus or vasculitis where it might take longer, like 3-4 weeks.

Question 3

how long does it take for prednisone take to start working for a sinus infection?

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Very quickly: Prednisone works very quickly, often giving significant relief of pain and pressure within a few hours. Just make sure to take your antibiotic course as prescribed along with the prednisone.

Question 4

if i have local swelling, how long will it take for prednisone to start working, if at all? prescribed 60mg/daily for 12 days.

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Depends on cause: and diagnosis. If your question is that you have been taking Prednisone 60 mg for 12 days and still have swelling, I would have your doc re-evaluate you. If you have not started, then at 60 mg Prednisone IF it is going to work at all - should work relatively quickly- 1-2 days. Note you should probably taper OFF Prednisone at that dose for that long.

Question 5

my question is in regards to my acne. i was prescribed cephalexin & prednisone, how long does it take for the medicine to start working? the first few days i broke out alot even in my forehead (my problem was only in my jawline/cheeks).

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Acne????: You are not describing a treatment for acne. Ask the Dr what is the diagnosis. Probably you need a dermatologist. Is is unusual and often inappropriate to use both prednisone and cephalosporin at the same time.

Question 6

i take uloris 40 mg 1 x a day for 5 months.uric acid went from 9.9_to 4.i am having a flare.my doctor wants me to take prednisone which made me feel terrible before.will the flare,stop on it's own if i don't take the prednisone will it last longer?

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: The gout flare is most often self limited without treatment. Treatment with NSAID, colchicine or prednisone will alleviate the inflammatory pain and probably shorten the course. You can choose no treatment if you are afraid of medication adverse effect and you can tolerate the pain. By the way, is colchicine or NSAID contraindicated in your case because you have kidney disease?

Question 7

i'm breastfeeding my almost 2 week old and i have severe hives on my feet. prednisone isn't working. i'm on the tapering format. can i take claritin?

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Yes: You can, but don't exceed recommended dosage except under doctor's supervision, best wishes

Question 8

how long does it take prednisone come out of your body?

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2-4 days!: Prednisone has a half life of 9 hrs. It is almost gone in two days. However the effects on pituitary gland and adrenal gland are longer if you have been on it for a longer period of time.

Question 9

how long does it take prednisone to take numbness away from right side? it is 20 mg

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Prednisone does not " take away numbness" It is important to determine what is causing your numbness. You do not say how much of your body is numb.  Of you have numbness on one side of your body, should should see a doctor immediately

Question 10

how long does it take prednisone to work for a back injury?

Accepted Answer

A few days: Prednisone is our strongest ant-inflammatory and back pain is inflammatory  if you are not better after a few days of treatment you may need to consider other treatment such as physical therapy or localized facet blocks.

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How long does it take for prednisone take to start working for a sinus infection?

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If i have local swelling, how long will it take for prednisone to start working, if at all? prescribed 60mg/daily for 12 days.

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My question is in regards to my acne. i was prescribed cephalexin & prednisone, how long does it take for the medicine to start working? the first few days i broke out alot even in my forehead (my problem was only in my jawline/cheeks).

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I take uloris 40 mg 1 x a day for 5 months.uric acid went from 9.9_to 4.i am having a flare.my doctor wants me to take prednisone which made me feel terrible before.will the flare,stop on it's own if i don't take the prednisone will it last longer?

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I'm breastfeeding my almost 2 week old and i have severe hives on my feet. prednisone isn't working. i'm on the tapering format. can i take claritin?

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How long does it take prednisone come out of your body?

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How long does it take prednisone to take numbness away from right side? it is 20 mg

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How long does it take prednisone to work for a back injury?

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