Question 1

hello, i have taken prednisone for 1 month: 60 mg during 2 weeks and 35 mg now .... my lipase level is 1.4 times the max. could it be correlated ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Mild lipase elevations is usually of no significance, especially if you're not having symptoms.

Question 2

can one gain weight on 5 mg prednisone daily for several months if they watch their diet and exercise? can i still lose while on this?

Accepted Answer

Work on it: Corticosteroids like the Prednisone do have a tendency to cause weight gain. You are on the right track if you can watch your calories and exercise. The medication may increase your appetite, so it will take discipline. Eat healthy. The provider prescribing the medicine may be able to advise you on diet and exercise to reduce the possibility of weight gain.

Question 3

i've had vertigo for one month now and i took prednisone and did maneuvers but it didn't help.  what can i do to make it go away?

Accepted Answer

Vertigo: If the maneuvers  fail you can try the meds like Meclizine or scopolamine.If that does not help than you discuss wth your doctor if other meds likeaminopyridine, betahistine may help.

Question 4

hives for 2 months, given prednisone yest. since nothing helped. they all disappeared, but some larger ones have left light hickey like marks. normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hives, or urticarial, are an inflammatory skin reaction.  They can be very frustrating and usually a specific reason is not found.  Inflammation of the skin can cause marks which may be darker or sometimes lighter than the surrounding skin.  This will fade over time.

Question 5

could a small dose of prednisone, given one time, cause an 11 yr old girl to have side effects for 2 months?

Accepted Answer

No: You do not mention the specific side effects but i strongly doubt any side effects from a single small dose of Prednisone to be significant.

Question 6

have been on prednisone x 2 months. down to 12.5 mg/day & just had pulmonary function testing.no one told me to stop.could that have effected results?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone: Yes, Prednisone could have affected your results.

Question 7

my husband has had erectile dysfunction for 8 months. he takes lodine, (etodolac) prednisone, vicodin 10/325. which one is causing the ed or is it all three?

Accepted Answer

ED: Non of the medications you listed listed can cause erectile dysfunction.

Question 8

how long should one use prednisone for?

Accepted Answer

As short as possible: Prednisone is a miracle med that puts many problems in remission but comes at a price of : anxiety, depression, agitation, increased risk of infection and bone fracture.  Long term use requires a serious discussion of relative risk and benefits.

Question 9

can i take 30mg of prednisone for one day only?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: For most forms of arthritis, you should get immediate, albeit transient pain relief.  Take it only in the morning.

Question 10

any problems with 3 days on 50 mg prednisone taking one pill a day as an adult?

Accepted Answer

Steroids : If the Prednisone has been prescribed for a particular diagnosis then there is no problem with that dose. Ask the prescriber about this

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Hello, i have taken prednisone for 1 month: 60 mg during 2 weeks and 35 mg now .... my lipase level is 1.4 times the max. could it be correlated ?

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Can one gain weight on 5 mg prednisone daily for several months if they watch their diet and exercise? can i still lose while on this?

A member asked:

I've had vertigo for one month now and i took prednisone and did maneuvers but it didn't help. what can i do to make it go away?

A member asked:

Hives for 2 months, given prednisone yest. since nothing helped. they all disappeared, but some larger ones have left light hickey like marks. normal?

A member asked:

Could a small dose of prednisone, given one time, cause an 11 yr old girl to have side effects for 2 months?

A member asked:

Have been on prednisone x 2 months. down to 12.5 mg/day & just had pulmonary function testing.no one told me to stop.could that have effected results?

A member asked:

My husband has had erectile dysfunction for 8 months. he takes lodine, (etodolac) prednisone, vicodin 10/325. which one is causing the ed or is it all three?

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How long should one use prednisone for?

A member asked:

Can i take 30mg of prednisone for one day only?

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Any problems with 3 days on 50 mg prednisone taking one pill a day as an adult?

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