A member asked:

If i have local swelling, how long will it take for prednisone to start working, if at all? prescribed 60mg/daily for 12 days.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marino Tavarez answered

Depends on cause: and diagnosis. If your question is that you have been taking Prednisone 60 mg for 12 days and still have swelling, I would have your doc re-evaluate you. If you have not started, then at 60 mg Prednisone IF it is going to work at all - should work relatively quickly- 1-2 days. Note you should probably taper OFF Prednisone at that dose for that long.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 5/18/2018

3.2k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

If i have local swelling, how long will it take for prednisone to start working, if at all? prescribed 60mg/daily for 12 days.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marino Tavarez answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

If I take 35mg of prednisone in the morning instead of 20mg in the morning and 15 at night, will it lessen the swelling I'm beginning to have?

A member asked:

Why is it that when I had to take prednisone that the swelling in my legs go down, and look normal, despite comment prednisone cause swelling?

A member asked:

I have swollen lips , the Dr at casualty administered phenergan and also prescribed prednisone but the swelling doesnt go down enough instead it grow?

A member asked:

Prednisone swelled lower legs to painful size. How long should it take for swelling to subside once meds are stopped?

A member asked:

Any medications without RX for RA???My flares are back today, hands shoulders,knee are swelling and painful, can`t take prednisone. have Latent TB.

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I've got awful hives and was prescribed prednisone today to help with itching and swelling. So far it hasn't helped - how long does it take to work?

Rh/immunology/allergy/heme tests are all normal/negative yet I have daily RA swollen inflamed random joints with severe pain with palmar plantar erythremas and swelling. They suspect Allergic Arthritis and prescribed prednisone only. Do you agree?

I have swelling and redness around eyes and was prescribed prednisone 10mg for 6 days 6x1 5x1 4x1 3x1 2x1 1x1. Would this cause any severe side effects?

Very concerned. Started Benadryl 25mg every 6 hrs& Prednisone. I start feeling like I could pass out! Dr. wants me to take it to reduce swelling in cyst and hives from possibly Cefdinir. Any advice or just tough it out for next 5 days?

Have hives, redness, swelling of face, ear, left side of neck 5 days after taking clindamycin. Do have benadryl and prednisone available to take---what dose of each should I use?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?