Question 1

wysolone 5 tablet use foe ?

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroids: it is a potent anti-inflammatory and is used for a variety of conditions to treat inflammation (asthma exacerbation, COPD exacerbation, rheumatologic conditions to name a few).

Question 2

how long can i take prednisolone tablets before it affects me?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the dose: At normal doses, side effects should appear very slowly, over the course of months.  At higher doses, the side effects can be almost immediate.

Question 3

nephew 10 yr is given prednisolone 5 mg for asthma for 10 days:-  3 tablets trice for 5 day n then 3 tablets twice for other 5 days.. is this right ?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : A short course of Prednisone is helpful for exacerbation of asthma   the dose is proper for his age. He should also use his inhalers that he probably has been given already.

Question 4

i'm on prednisolone for itching rash i take 5mg 8 tablets in one go a day for 7 days.
few years ago i took the same dose
but when finished course without tapering and stopped abruptly face looked
fat like moon.should it be taperred off
at this dose?

Accepted Answer

: at that dose, should be tapered. also, you may wanna try an alternate tx. see your dermatologist to express your concern about the side effects

Question 5

i'm taking prednisolone 5mg 8 tablets daily for 7 days for a rash.
concerned as gp said once finished 
no need to taper off,correct?i have thalassemia
minor causes fatigue especially now on period.i had moon face when i stopped abruptly few yrs back?

Accepted Answer

: Usually for short courses of oral steroids there is not need to taper, but since you had a reaction which is consistent when abruptly stopping, discuss a tapering schedule over the course of a few days with your PCP. Topical steroids are available for inflammatory rashes and please discuss with your PCP.

Question 6

can prednisolone tablets affect my nexplanon implant?

Accepted Answer

No: No such interaction.

Question 7

i took 6 tablets of prednisolone day 1 for swollen lip, has resolved do i need to continue, how does it affect tirosint medication?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone: Greetings. Prednisone is a medication that works as an antiinflammatory. The medication also suppresses your adrenal production of hormones. The gradual reduction is needed in most cases. Check with your prescribing doctor. The dose of the prednisone and the prescribing information is very important to know. We can often times recommend a rapid taper or just stopping in some cases.

Question 8

help please. could dissolving prednisolone tablets in some water help mouth ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Not worth it: Possibly depending the cause of the ulcers. The negative side-effects outweigh the potential benefits. The most likely cause is cancer sores. No matter what you do they will be there from 10-14 days. They will stop hurting before that and you can buy zilactin over the counter to make things more comfortable in the mean time. No relief, see a doctor.

Question 9

i've just been given prednisolone tablets for a very big top swollen lip by my doctor yesterday (shellfish reaction)  but the lip is still very swolle?

Accepted Answer

May take 3 days: It may take 3 days until a massive swollen lip can get back to normal. Consider taking antihistamine pill as well.

Question 10

female 37 recently finished weeks course prednisolone 40mg taken as 8 tablets in one go a day.when would it be safe to have a cortisone injection into cheek of face for cystic acne from a dermatologist?

Accepted Answer

: It is likely safe to have the injection. Let the dermatologist doing the injection know about the recent steroid course, including the day the last dose was taken. The dermatologist will then be able to say for sure that an injection is safe. Best of luck to you!!

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I'm on prednisolone for itching rash i take 5mg 8 tablets in one go a day for 7 days. few years ago i took the same dose but when finished course without tapering and stopped abruptly face looked fat like moon.should it be taperred off at this dose?

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I'm taking prednisolone 5mg 8 tablets daily for 7 days for a rash. concerned as gp said once finished no need to taper off,correct?i have thalassemia minor causes fatigue especially now on period.i had moon face when i stopped abruptly few yrs back?

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Can prednisolone tablets affect my nexplanon implant?

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I took 6 tablets of prednisolone day 1 for swollen lip, has resolved do i need to continue, how does it affect tirosint medication?

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Help please. could dissolving prednisolone tablets in some water help mouth ulcers?

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I've just been given prednisolone tablets for a very big top swollen lip by my doctor yesterday (shellfish reaction) but the lip is still very swolle?

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Female 37 recently finished weeks course prednisolone 40mg taken as 8 tablets in one go a day.when would it be safe to have a cortisone injection into cheek of face for cystic acne from a dermatologist?

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