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Prednisone overdose
An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug / substance is used. "Symptoms of corticosteroid overdose can include: Altered mental status with agitation (psychosis), Burning or itching skin, Convulsions, Deafness, Depression, Dry skin, High blood pressure, Increased infection risk, Muscle weakness, Nausea & vomiting, Nervousness, Sleepiness, Stopping of menstrual cycle >>>
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Prednisone overdose?
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What is the treatment for prednisone overdose?
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A 54-year old female asked:
Prednisone overdose by Dr. Causing rapid weight gain. I'm losing weight now but my breasts are heavy and saggy. What can I do besides surgery?
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A 38-year old asked:
Can you get a stroke due to an overdose of prednisone?
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A 34-year old asked:
If I overdosed on prednisone last night, can I die?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Please assist I took 8 prednisone in the morning after breakfast and I think I have overdosed. I am having shortness of breath and cramps when coughing?
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A 19-year old female asked about a 17-year old female:
Not sure my friend needs i need to go to the hospital for an overdose. 40 mg Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) snorted earlier and 30 mg prednisone taken. Scary stuff happenin?
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A 43-year old asked:
How does prednisone work?
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What time to take prednisone?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is prednisone safe in general?
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A 63-year old male asked:
Is expired prednisone still good?
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A 29-year old female asked:
What is the half-life of prednisone?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can prednisone be used for mythamia gravis?
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Are there alternate medications for prednisone?
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A 51-year old female asked:
What alternative meds are there for prednisone?
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A 35-year old asked:
Is it possible to stop taking prednisone for a while?
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A 47-year old asked:
What do you advise if I'm prescribed 10mg prednisone, 37 tabs how should I tske them?
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A 30-year old asked:
Prednisone side effects?
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A 56-year old female asked:
Does prednisone cause brusing?
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A 41-year old asked:
Does prednisone make you tired?
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A 33-year old asked:
How can I taper down prednisone?
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A member asked:
Does prednisone contain caffeine?
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A 43-year old asked:
Side effects of taking prednisone?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Can I use prednisone for celutitus?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Can u drink while taking prednisone?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Can prednisone make a person tired?
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A member asked:
Does prednisone affect the NuvaRing?
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A 43-year old asked:
What is a side effect of prednisone ?
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A male asked:
Does prednisone help relieve bursitis?
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Is it okay to take cla with prednisone?
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