Question 1

what is the treatment for prednisolone overdose?

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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

since prednisolone and other steroids mask sign of an infection, how will i know if i am infected?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: They can mask a fever and raide your white blood cell count. Other symptoms can still indicate an infection if any.A doctor will be ableto tell.

Question 3

since prednisolone and other steroids mask signs of an infection, what happens if i am infected while taking the drug?

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Danger: The infection can spread like wildfire. Steroids suppress the immune system, so infectious that normally would not be serious can become very dangerous.
Prevention is critical. Wash your hands. Be careful of your hygiene. Avoid contact with sick people.

Question 4

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 5

can i have alcohol and prednisolone?

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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 6

does anyone take prednisolone for pmr?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

what are some prednisolone side effects?

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Varied: But could include stomach irritation, irritability, increased risk of infection, increased blood sugar, decreased ability to heal. 
Generally the need outweighs any risk of the medication.

Question 8

how do i lose weight taking prednisolone?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Usually taking steroids causes people to gain weight from various reasons, mostly due to increase in appetite.

Question 9

what are some side effects of prednisolone?

Accepted Answer

Lots: Prednisolone is a steroid used to shut down inflammation that causes asthma symptoms, trouble breathing, etc. Used infrequently in short bursts, it can cause mild behavioral changes, agitation, and hyperactivity. Over time, with repeated use, it can cause a decrease in growth, fat deposition, acne, and bone thinning.

Question 10

how can prednisolone help in bronchiectasis?

Accepted Answer

Acute worsening: In what we call an exacerbation (flare up) both steroids like Prednisolone and antibiotics may be necessary to treat the acute condition. While there are not good studies to show its benefit, steroids may be helpful.

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