Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can prednisone cause high blood pressure?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It can: Prednisone is an oral corticosteroid and is associated with increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma) and generalized rise in blood pressure as well. This may, at least partially, be due to fluid retention and increased blood volume. Steroids given by other routes--inhaled/topical/injection--do not seem to have this side effect. Blood pressure should be monitored carefully when taking prednisone.
Answered 1/30/2020
3.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have been blacking out & very lightheaded since tapering prednisone down 1mg less than yesterday? My blood pressure is normal.What could be cause?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Normal blood pressure. for me is 75/53. im on prednisone amd it is now106/80 and pulse is 60.blood pressure keeps going up. is it normal ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Been taking prednisone since tues, today my heart has been racing just took blood pressure it was 110/68 and heart rate 104. What do need to do.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What to do when blood pressure is elivafed n humira (adalimumab) prednisone and lotabs forra feel very depressed nervous and headache
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can high blood pressure and prednisone cause spitting up little amount of blood thats sometimes barley visible and lightheadedness?
Can people treated for resistant high blood pressure ever be prescribed prednisone at any dosage?
Dr prescribed prednisone. I have high blood pressure and its not time for my 25mg of metoprolol until 1 am and its now 8:42 pm . Its currently 158/86 . What can I do to lower it ? I have a lot of head pressure ?
Have high blood pressure, palpitations and migraines from prednisone 50mg 9 days. Is this very dangerous? Could I have more severe heart problems?
I have indigestion, polymyalgia rheumatica. Polio, high blood pressure. Am on prednisone, micadis, physiotens.. Prednisone reducing. Why indigestion?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
