Question 1

what is the treatment for prednisolone overdose?

Accepted Answer

Little problems....: I routinely use the equivalent of 1200mg in one dose for sle flares and/or vasculitis, when I use 200mg of IV Dexamethasone given 3x  per week. This would (one dose) be the equivalent of 120 10mg tablets for one bolus.  Certainly fluid retention could be bad if you have blood pressure issues or heart failure.  Stomach upset can occur.You probably would feel anxious and sleep very poorly a few days!

Question 2

the er doc gave my toddler a prescription of prednisolone. seems like a big dose; any chance of overdosing on it?

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If unsure...: You should double check with the prescribing doctor, your child's pediatrician, or even the pharmacist who dispensed the prednisolone.  A standard dose is 1-2mg per kilogram per day, but if it were me, i'd double check with your doctor or pharmacist just in case.

Question 3

at what age can children take prednisolone ? and what is the difference between prednisolone or normal prednisone and hydrocortisone ?

Accepted Answer

Any: This is just a different form of the same family of meds. The body produces cortisol, the parent molecule of all these drugs as a stress hormone.These vary in their duration of effect and palatability. I would use it at any age I find it needed.

Question 4

how does prednisolone 30mg a day affect you?

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Powerful hormone: Side effects from steroids are mostly related to the duration of treatment although the amount is also important. 30mg a day is a good amount. With long term use you'd be likely to see thin bones, thin skin, fragile blood vessels (easy bruising), weight gain, increased risk for diabetes mellitus, heart attack and stroke.

Question 5

why can't people stay on prednisolone for ever?

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Steroid side effects: Actually, some people have to take steroids lifelong. Prednisolone is a hormone in the cortisone family, and cortisone is required for life. If the adrenal gland stops producing it, as it does in addison's disease, the patient must take something similar. For normal people, steroids have adverse effects, so it is best to take them for short  periods. Longer use can turn off adrenal production too.

Question 6

is 10mg prednisolone too much to take at one time?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Prednisolone is a liquid form of prednisone. The typical dose is 2 mg/kg per day. Since a kg is 2.2 pounds, a 10 mg dose should be appropriate for most patients.

Question 7

what's the difference between predisone and prednisolone?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Theyare pretty equivalent used for the same thing.Prednisone is converted to Prednisolone by the liver. I find that there are more preparations with Prednisolone dissolving tabs, syrup but again the are pretty much the same.   Most drs get used to routinely ordering one over the orher.

Question 8

can prednisolone be taken the same days as fenbendazole ?

Accepted Answer

: According to the available literature, there are no known interactions between prednisolone and fenbendazole. Therefore, it is generally safe to take these medications on the same day. However, as with any medication, it is important to follow the prescribed dosages and consult with a healthcare professional before taking any new medications or changing existing ones.

Question 9

can i have alcohol and prednisolone?

Accepted Answer

Might upset stomach: There are no adverse interactions between the two, but both can be gastric (stomach) irritants, so you could develop some heavy duty heartburn/gi  upset doing both. Would really try to keep the alcohol light, and make sure you have food in your stomach with it and don't otherwise overindulge.

Question 10

does anyone take prednisolone for pmr?

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Yes: That is one of the most common treatments for pmr.

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At what age can children take prednisolone ? and what is the difference between prednisolone or normal prednisone and hydrocortisone ?

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