Question 1

where does prednisone come from? is it naturally occuring so that some some herbal medicines could contain prednisone?

Accepted Answer

Synthetic: Prednisone is synthetic.  Many of the so called herbal or natural medicines are some times adulterated with conventional drugs.

Question 2

what are some side effects of prednisone or imuran (azathioprine) (drugs)?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Water retention, affects appetite, increased risk of infection, delayed wound healing to name a few.

Question 3

what are some medicine that might come out positive as meth on a drug test medicine i take prometh/codeine, prednisone, advair, hydroxzine. false positive for meth

Accepted Answer

None of the above: There are many false positives for all amphetamines, but not specifically methamphetamine. Proper drug testing goes beyond the screening test - if that is positive definitive testing should be done, which will eliminate essentially all false positives. Every cold medication around can give a positive amphetamine, but not a positive for methamphetamine.  You need to demand the definitive test.

Question 4

i am taking prednisone 50mg today was my last dose, however today n yesterday i have noticed a odor could this be from the medicine?

Accepted Answer

Possibly, because:: Prednisone can increase sweating, which may be contributing to an odor.

Question 5

sneezing. could i just take the prednisone in my medicine cabinet (allergies)?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous: Steroids should only be taken on a doctor's specific directions.  They are dangerous medications, sometimes required, but usually producing major side effects.

Question 6

does prednisone contain caffeine?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi SB, prednisone is a type of steroid and does not contain caffeine.  Prednisone and caffeine are two separate drugs.   Hope that helps!

Question 7

what are some side effects of prednisone?

Accepted Answer

Elevated Glucose: Some side effects of steroids include, elevated blood sugar, weight gain, fluid retention, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, osteonecrosis, , cataracts, mood swings, increased risk of infections, easy bruising, adrenal suppression.

Question 8

what are some alternatives to prednisone for crohn's?

Accepted Answer

Many.: If in the small intestine, sulfasalazine. Colon: pentasa, proctofoam. Azothioprine, cyclosporine, the antibiotics ciprofloxine with or without metronidazole.  Any finally most of the tnf-alpha inhibitors. Remicade, humira, cimzia, (certolizumab pegol) etc.  I did not mention prednisone, or a poorly absorbed GI oral steroid.

Question 9

how long does it take for a body to go back to normal after a 5 day course of 50mg prednisone without tapering the drug?

Accepted Answer

No taper needed: With steroids its all about the duration of time on the med. Our own bodies make cortisol which is basically what is in the steroid pill. Generally if someone takes a steroid pill for 3 weeks or longer they will require a taper. This is because the body will stop producing the cortisol with continued exogenous replacement. Only 5 days doesnt need a taper. Pred should be out of your body in 2 days.

Question 10

after taking prednisone, how long does it take for levels of iga to be clear of the suppressant effects of the drug on the iga levels?

Accepted Answer

No effect: I am not aware of any steroid effect on IgA level although it may reduce IgG level somewhat on some people after prolonged high-dose prednisone exposure.

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How long does it take for a body to go back to normal after a 5 day course of 50mg prednisone without tapering the drug?

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