Question 1

dr prescribed prednisone 20 mg . i want to take only half because of the affects . is it ok to do so , it does have a line on the pill . also i used a pain reliever rub sombra cool therapy on my neck can i take it with prednisone ?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, the tablet can be cut in half even it is not a scored tablet, no need to be even half and you can take it when using sombra cooling gel.

Question 2

what kind of pain reliever can i take with prendisone?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the pain: Hi! the main pain medications you want to avoid are nsaid's like Ibuprofen or Meloxicam because some of these can cause similar and compounding side effects. Tylenol (acetaminophen) would  be safe without any interactions if you are looking for over the counter. If you have nerve pain, consider things like Gabapentin or pregabalin. Opioids are safe as well related to taking with prednisone. Hope this helps!

Question 3

i am in need of a non nsaid pain reliever due to kidney disease. i have a myopathy and am experiencing pain and welling. what can i take? no prednison

Accepted Answer

Alternatives: Relaxation techniques, cognitive therapy, psychotherapy, east-west integrative medicine (e.g. Acupuncture) should be used in place or as an adjunctive treatment of medications whenever possible. Also there are a number of anti-inflammation diets that you could try.
Good luck.

Question 4

can ibuprofen be taken with prednisone? the last dose was taken approximately 21 hours ago.

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: These can be taken together and they are very commonly prescribed as such but you have to be careful due to the increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding especially if you have a history of stomach ulcers. Both can also cause swelling. Make sure you take them with food and if you develop abdominal upset hold them and talk to your doctor.

Question 5

1. while taking prednisone tablet, can breastfeed be done?
2. can advil (ibuprofen) be taken with prednisone?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone: Limited information indicates that maternal doses of prednisone up to 20 mg produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. With high maternal doses avoiding breastfeeding for 3-4 hrs after a dose should decrease the dose received by the infant. However, this is not necessary in most cases. Temporary loss of milk supply might occur.

Question 6

can prednisone and famotidine be safely taken together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The steroid could irritate or abrade the gastric lining, so the famitodine may actually be beneficial. I'm assuming your under the care of a physician for these meds. Good luck.

Question 7

how long does it take prednisone to start working? i.e. for back pain?

Accepted Answer

Dose, etiology, time: Of onset of back pain vs start of prednisone.    What work up done to justify use of steroids?

Question 8

can tegretol and prednisone be taken safely together? the prednisone is only for 1 week.

Accepted Answer

Ok....: To take together...I am assuming you are on the tegretol to begin with and then the Prednisone was added to it for a limited period of time. Tegretol can affect the metabolism of many drugs, but as long as you just continue your regular dose of tegretol, don't do anything different with it, you will be fine.

Question 9

taken 10mg prednisone for 45 days for ra.  how fast to taper off 1 mg per week or 1 mg every 2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say: Are you seeing a rheumatologist? Are you on any other meds for your RA? Do you still have joint pain? 
You need to see a rheumatologist if you are not currently seeing one. Prednisone should not be used as the only therapy for RA. There is no single best way to taper prednisone without knowing more specifics.

Question 10

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.

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What pain reliever can be taken with prednisone

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Dr prescribed prednisone 20 mg . i want to take only half because of the affects . is it ok to do so , it does have a line on the pill . also i used a pain reliever rub sombra cool therapy on my neck can i take it with prednisone ?

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What kind of pain reliever can i take with prendisone?

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I am in need of a non nsaid pain reliever due to kidney disease. i have a myopathy and am experiencing pain and welling. what can i take? no prednison

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Can ibuprofen be taken with prednisone? the last dose was taken approximately 21 hours ago.

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1. while taking prednisone tablet, can breastfeed be done? 2. can advil (ibuprofen) be taken with prednisone?

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Can prednisone and famotidine be safely taken together?

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How long does it take prednisone to start working? i.e. for back pain?

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Can tegretol and prednisone be taken safely together? the prednisone is only for 1 week.

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Taken 10mg prednisone for 45 days for ra. how fast to taper off 1 mg per week or 1 mg every 2 weeks?

A member asked:

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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