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I was rx 20mg prednisone 1/day for 5days for earache that began to worsen & radiate to sinuses. took first dose today & am having uncontrollable hot flashes & sweating. is it safe to just not take the other 4 pills? thank you.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Probably stop: Sounds like you are sensitive to the steroid. Some people are more sensitive than others. If a steroid would help perhaps a nasal steroid would be better. However, probably the best and most beneficial thing is to use nasal saline or nettipot.

Answered 6/25/2020

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A member asked:

I was rx 20mg prednisone 1/day for 5days for earache that began to worsen & radiate to sinuses. took first dose today & am having uncontrollable hot flashes & sweating. is it safe to just not take the other 4 pills? thank you.

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