Question 1

what is the definition or description of: prednisone overdose?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone overdose: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug / substance is used. "Symptoms of corticosteroid overdose can include:  Altered mental status with agitation (psychosis), Burning or itching skin, Convulsions, Deafness, Depression, Dry skin, 
High blood pressure, Increased infection risk, Muscle weakness, Nausea &amp; vomiting, Nervousness, Sleepiness, Stopping of menstrual cycle &gt;&gt;&gt;

Question 2

what is the treatment for prednisone overdose?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to overdose: Best bet is you did not sleep.  We use doses of methyprednisolone or Dexamethasone at doses equivalent to 1000mg of Prednisone by IV administration to treat severe flares in lupus, or to sometimes treat vasculitis. I doubt you took so much.

Question 3

prednisone overdose by dr. causing rapid weight gain. i'm losing weight now but my breasts are heavy and saggy. what can i do besides surgery?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: side effects of prednisone if given short term should resolve within 7-10 days.

Question 4

can you get a stroke due to an overdose of prednisone?

Accepted Answer

PREDNISONE IN HIGH: Enough doses can cause sodium retention with elevated blood pressure and possiblr to have a stroke from that.

Question 5

if i overdosed on prednisone last night, can i die?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely!: Best bet is you did not sleep.  We use doses of methyprednisolone or Dexamethasone at doses equivalent to 1000mg of Prednisone by IV administration to treat severe flares in lupus, or to sometimes treat vasculitis. I doubt you took so much.

Question 6

day 13 of prednisone, on 20 now, then 3 days of 10, then stop. total will be 16 days. today i got the moon face and am puffy. is this a sign something's wrong? will my body be ok stopping after 16 days, tapering from 20 to 10 to none?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Onset of “moon facies” is a bit more rapid than usual but, hey, everyone is an individual - different folks react differently to all meds.

Expected reaction. Ultimate issue is the condition for which prednisone was prescribed in the first place.

Question 7

please assist i took 8 prednisone in the morning after breakfast and i think i have overdosed. i am having shortness of breath and cramps when coughing?

Accepted Answer

What dose?: What is the milligram strength of the pills you took? Why are you taking prednisone? Your symptoms may not be related to the prednisone but, if you are short of breath, you need to seek emergency treatment to find out why you are having breathing difficulties and to treat it. If it is a reaction to the prednisone, that can be treated. Go to emergency room. Good luck to you!

Question 8

not sure my friend needs i need to go to the hospital for an overdose. 40 mg adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) snorted earlier and 30 mg prednisone taken. scary stuff happenin?

Accepted Answer

Take to the hospital: Thank you for asking and taking care of your friend. Please take them to the hospital. That is a hefty dose of each medication and snorting Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) makes it infuse faster into the bloodstream, like taking more than dose. Need to be safe and take them to the hospital and thank you again for supporting your friend in what can be a dangerous time.

Question 9

i have been diagnosed with swimmer's ear and have been treated with eardrop/oral antibiotics, prednisone, and tramadol. it is about the 7th day and i've just noticed a large amount of pus in my ear. is this a good or bad sign?

Accepted Answer

: You should see your doctor again. It sounds like you have an infection in the outer ear canal, otitis externa. This may need antibiotic ear drops to treat it. So, see your doctor again as soon as possible. Feel better real soon. Good luck to you!

Question 10

how does prednisone work?

Accepted Answer

See details: Prednisone works by suppressing the immune system. By doing this it stabilizes the immune system if it is overactive. It also works as an anti-inflammatory.

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Day 13 of prednisone, on 20 now, then 3 days of 10, then stop. total will be 16 days. today i got the moon face and am puffy. is this a sign something's wrong? will my body be ok stopping after 16 days, tapering from 20 to 10 to none?

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Please assist i took 8 prednisone in the morning after breakfast and i think i have overdosed. i am having shortness of breath and cramps when coughing?

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Not sure my friend needs i need to go to the hospital for an overdose. 40 mg adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) snorted earlier and 30 mg prednisone taken. scary stuff happenin?

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I have been diagnosed with swimmer's ear and have been treated with eardrop/oral antibiotics, prednisone, and tramadol. it is about the 7th day and i've just noticed a large amount of pus in my ear. is this a good or bad sign?

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