Question 1

will taking cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) and prednisone decrease my fertility?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) can be damaging both to eggs and sperm and therefore needs to be monitored closely by your rheumatologist and fertility doctor.  Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) is also considered class d in pregnancy suggesting risk of fetal harm.  Long term Prednisone therapy has little effect on sperm production or ovulation.

Question 2

if a man is on chronic prednisone, does that decrease his fertility?

Accepted Answer

It could: Most people on long-term steroids have a significant illness and thus either the disease or the medication could affect fertility. The good thing is that checking a man's fertility potential is one of the easiest parts of the fertility examination and one of the least expensive!

Question 3

will taking prednisone short term (for hives) affect my fertility?

Accepted Answer

No: A short course of corticosteroid would not affect your fertility. However, antihistamine should be used as the first therapy for hives and it is a much safer medication.

Question 4

can a low dose (5mg) of prednisone (prescribed to  reduce mild adrenal hyperplasia to improve female fertility) aggravate my depression?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Yes, Prednisone can aggravate depression.  Please discuss this with your physicians.  Dose adjustments may be needed in your prednisone, your antidepressants, or both.  If feeling depressed but not yet being treated for depression, an evaluation could help discern what's going on.  Effective treatment could be provided.

Question 5

is there a natural prednisone?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no natural substitute for prednisone.

Question 6

what is prednisone used to cure?

Accepted Answer

Many  things: Prednisone is   corticosteroid  which  treats  many  different problems such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders. Prednisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Question 7

ok taking prednisone (deltasone)?

Accepted Answer

It depends: As with any medication, if it is prescribed by a physician to treat a particular illness or problem it is safe, as long as it is used as prescribed.

Question 8

could i be allergic to prednisone?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Although used to treat allergies, some people indeed are allergic!

Question 9

what is deltasone (prednisone) used for?

Accepted Answer

Deltasone (prednisone): There are many, many indications for Deltasone (prednisone). See:  http://www.drugs.com/pro/deltasone.html

Question 10

what should i expect when stopping prednisone?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone: Hello, Prednisone is a steroid medication and is used by physicians quite frequently to reduce inflammation. After the medication has been completed your inflammation hopefully will be resolved.

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Will taking cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) and prednisone decrease my fertility?

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If a man is on chronic prednisone, does that decrease his fertility?

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Will taking prednisone short term (for hives) affect my fertility?

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Can a low dose (5mg) of prednisone (prescribed to reduce mild adrenal hyperplasia to improve female fertility) aggravate my depression?

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Is there a natural prednisone?

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What is prednisone used to cure?

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Ok taking prednisone (deltasone)?

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