Prednisolone Forums (Page 4)

I was diagnosed one year ago with ulcerative colitis. After being put on numerous amounts of different medications, my gastroenterologist decided the most effective thing to do would to be to start the drug azathioprine, taking prednisolone as well - starting at 60mg per day and decreasing the dosage by 5mg every week. I am currently now on 20mg per day and have noticed a significant weight gain (around 8kg) and my face has increased massively (especially swollen eyelids and a double chin as well) I used to be of an average body type and frame (not too skinny and not too robust) but it has gotten to the point where I refuse to go in photos and end up having to leave parties or social events early, as I let my emotions get the better of me, and just end up in tears.. The first thing I no...

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My Wife Is 30 She Has Been Getting These Allergy Attacks Which Go On For An Hour Since Last 2 Monts Where Finds It Difficult To Breath There Also Lot Of Wesing Sound That Makes And Feels Chocked After About Better We Got Her Admitted In A Hospital The Doctors Conducted All Vital Tests Like Ct Scan Barium Swallow P Ft Test Etc Results Have Normal They Asked Finally Start Taking Wysolone 75 Mg Day Yet Issues Nit Resolved Only Intensity Delegations Reduced Please Advice If Any One Can Help ## Amit - sorry to hear about your wife's troubles. Has she been tested for, or diagnosed with Asthma? Those sound more like asthma attacks than allergy attacks. Wysolone contains the active ingredient Prednisolone, which can be used to treat her symptoms. If it is not helping, however, perhaps her d...

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Hi my friend gave me a small white tablet because I said I felt down and needed a sleep I cant remember what they said it was called ## Sorry it's PL not l ## Based on the description provided, the closest match I could locate is a small, flat, white round pill, marked with "PL" over "5" (and a horizontal score line in between). However it happens to be blank on the other side. This particular pill is identified as Panafcortelone (prednisolone) 5mg, made in Australia by Aspen Pharmacare. Prednisolone is in a class of medications called steroids. It prevents swelling and redness by changing the way the immune system works. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Prednisolone Details I know that its indications don't appear to be related to sleep disorde...

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I am a patient of kidney transplant. Since last one year plus, after the transplant I am taking the above medicine 5 mg daily morning. I am gaining weight. Is it due to this medicine intake. Will it cause to increase the diabetic condition? Reason for prescribing this. What other side effects? How long I should continue this? ## The FDA classifies Omnacortil as a steroid, it contains the active ingredient Prednisolone. It's often given after transplants to help suppress your immune system to prevent rejection of the new organ. Yes, it can cause weight gain, as a side effect, along with headache, insomnia, nausea, dizziness and acne. It can cause blood sugar elevations, so you should speak to your doctor about adjusting your diabetes medication accordingly. You should continue to tak...

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My Prednisolone tablets are sealed in plastic.They are dated 2012. Still good & safe to take? ## How long are prednisolone tablets sealed in plastic safe to take ## Hello, Vic! How are you? If they are dated with an expiration date, then that means they begin to lose effectiveness after that date. It would be best to dispose of them and see your doctor for a new prescription. The FDA classifies this medication as a steroid that is used to treat allergic reactions, swelling and immune disorders. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, weight gain, fluid retention, acne and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, I was having severe urticaria from last 30 last days and i took several medicines like atrax, predmet, avil but nothing was happening. So my doctor gave me OMNACORTIL 20mg for 10days but I took only for 5days because my allergy was cured. When I didn't take omnacortil on my 6th day then i had swelling on face and lot of body pain. What i should do and I am all tensed now? ## Omnacortil contains the active ingredient Prednisolone; which has a large number of possible adverse effects associated with it's use; Including the few that you mentioned. I would strongly recommend taking a look at the adverse effects mentioned in the link below: NOTE: you may have to scroll down to the section called "Adverse effects". According to the safety guidelines for this drug, it is su...

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hi, this Rakesh. By professional I'm G.P. one of my patients is having severe pain in the small jts of both hands since last 20 days. he was having viral fever before 25 days. fever is cured but pain persist. I have prescribed him pain killers, calcium tab, vit.B12 inj but there is no special relief. can I precrib him wysolone tab and with what doses. please ans. ## @Rakesh, From what I could gather, Wysolone (prednisolone) is indicated for use in treating inflammation/swelling (and therefore pain as well). But as far as dosing is concerned, this is probably best left up to you being his doctor and all.... I have seen general adult dosing guidelines on the internet stating that prednisolone is often prescribed at a range between 5 - 60mgs daily (to be divided in one to four doses), ...

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Hello, I have been diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome since the age of 6 and have always been taking Corticosteroids. Although this year the doctor has prescribed me with Prednisolone for the first time. The side-effects have been worst than what I thought, to be honest the cramps and the muscle pains have been really bad but nothing that I wasn't already used to. I couldnt do sport anymore because I couldnt breathe after only 2 minutes of activity. Swollen face was also something I was used to..as well as the acne all over my face and body. Stomach ache so strong I couldnt walk. Of course this is in someway depressing when you are 22 years old and love to hang out with your friends and enjoy life, in someway it actually stops you, psychologically in doing different things, either yo...

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I am a sixty-one year old Indian male having type 2 DM but Fbs 100 doing walking 4 km every day. My blood pressure shot up recently to 170/90. Besides I am using prednisolone for treatment of nasal polyps quite recently when the high BP reading occurred, but prior it was 140/80

hi, i'm 29 yr old father of 1.4 yr child ,my child consuming wysolone 10mg 3times a day.. my child having effects like swelling of cheeks, round face, stomach swelling.. Can anyone help my child to recover from it.. and can any one tell me the side effects of these wysolone 10 mg tablet.... Please........... ## Wysolone contains the active ingredient Prednisolone, it is a corticosteroid. It can cause such side effects, such as weight gain, swelling and water retention, but you should check with his doctor to be certain that's what it is. As to recovering from these side effects, with this type of medication, it is likely that they will last as long as he is on it. Other side effects can include: nausea, acne, constipation and mood swings. You can learn more about this medication...

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I'm 19 weeks pregnant. Had a sore throat and now I feel a drip almost to the back of my throat. The throat specialist advised since my cough is dry and he saw my left nasal passage slightly swollen I take 3 Predisolone 5mg tablets twice daily for 6 days. I don't really want to take drugs whilst pregnant so I can I start n stop this once I feel better before the dosage ends? ## Hello, Josanne! How are you? No definitive proof of harm to the baby has been proven, when a woman takes this while pregnant, but risk can't be ruled out, so it's placed in pregnancy category C and is recommend that it only be used during pregnancy if there are no alternatives available. But, if you do start it, you should finish all of it, as prescribed. Did they have you try any other medications...

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I have just started a course of Panafcortelone 50mg for 5 days, tapering by half every five days for 20 days. I have been sick with acute bronchitis with existing asthma. After one course of antibiotics and still a lot of shortness of breath, I have resumed a second course of antibiotics and starting to feel better. My question is can I stop the steriods when I fetel better. .as I am concerned about the length that im supposed to be on them..suppressed immunity etc and am I likely to get side effects at that dose and time length? ## Hello, Karen! How are you? No, you need to continue them and do the proper taper schedule, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. There can be risks associated with stopping it too suddenly, after having taken it for awhile. The immune suppression and other...

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I have just finished a coarse of prednisolone 35mg for my osteo if pain returns is it safe to resume another coarse as before? ## Hello, Joyce! How are you? Prednisolone is a steroid class medication, so there is a risk of it causing some dangerous side effects, such as fluid retention or congestive heart failure, thus it would not be a good idea to take more of it, unless your doctor approves. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks for the advise,shame though,cause while on it I was pain free and felt myself again,now I am once again in pain till my surgeon appt in August,just thought I might be able to ease the pain till then. Many thanks for your advise.Joyce. ## Hi went to doctor for my swollen red itchy toes, he prescribed prednisolone 25mg 2 tablets daily straight after...

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my son 4 years old is having some kind of coughing problem. doctors have prescribed him wysolone 10mg two times a day for 3 days. how is it useful to him? what can be the possible reason of prescribing him this medicine? ## Hello, Sahil! How are you? Wysolone contains the active ingredient Prednisolone, which is a steroid class medication. It depends what is causing his coughing, if it's due to an allergy problem then that may be why this was prescribed, it can help reduce the inflammation occurring because of the allergic reaction. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, acne and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My Father (age 80 yrs) was put on wysolone 10 mg for 1 month for exfoliative dermatitis (erythroderma). His skin colour returned to normal in 1 month but due to reduced albumin levels, hie edema still persisted. Dr advised him to reduce the dosage to 5 mg for 10 days...and then 5 mg alternate days. Within 5-6 days of reducing to 5 mg, the redness returned, and edema reappeared on his face, elbows etc. He continued with the 5 mg for 2 more days, and the flare up has begun to subside. Now he need to taper down the dose further. Will it be a better idea to make it 5 mg and 2.5 mg on alternate days instead of 5 and 0? And then 2.5 and 0...to finally 0? I am worried if he goes without the 5 mg on alternate days, the flare up will happen again ## Hello, Sunny! How is your dad doing? These ste...

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hello i'm 26 years female lupus patient. doctors gave me wysolone 10mg because of this i feel more energetics and can eat well. having 10 mg at night . Is it possible get pregnant while having wysolene. ## Wysolone contains the active ingredient Prednisolone, it is a steroid class medication and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, fluid retention and weight gain. Learn more Prednisolone details here. It won't prevent you from getting pregnant, but it can be risky to take it while you are pregnant. Thus, you should discuss it with your doctor, before becoming pregnant. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Why don't you ask this to your doctor....... If i say no you cannot...will it be okay with you....... What fools are on web....!!!! Disgust...

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My wife has been using Omnacortil 5mg daily each morning for the last year. Now she is 3 months pregnant and we would like to know if this medication causes any harm for my wife or my child during the pregnancy? ## Did she encounter any problems? Omnacortil contains the active ingredient Prednisolone, which is a steroid class medication and though no controlled human studies have been done, animal studies during pregnancy have shown evidence of harm to the baby. ## I had taken Omnacortil 20mg for 1 week during the end of my pregnancy and conceived a week later. Will that be harmful for my baby?

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Hi, I have steroid tablets for my 9 yr old daughter who weighs 4.7 stone and I can't remember how many to give her. ## Hello, Donna! How are you? At her age, it would really be best to check with her doctor. The dosage can vary, depending on her overall health and the condition being treated, plus the doctor may want you to taper them to prevent withdrawal complications. Learn more Prednisolone details here. This is a steroid class medication, so it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, fluid retention and acne. Why were they prescribed?

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I have bought Prednisolone-Omnacortil 5mg on-line from a company called Mecleods who seem to be a Canadian company. However, they arrived posted from Mumbai. Could you advise me please whether you have any knowledge if this company is legitimate and whether it would be safe to use these drugs. I am unwilling to ask my doctor for these - a long and complicated story!! I would very much appreciate your help.

Recently I had an absess, went on antibiotics and got the tooth removed. At the same time my left hand side of my face pulled down somewhat - my lips at the side, my eyelid, hard to talk or smile, face distorted. My doctor says it might be Bells Palsy. Does this normally happen with an absess or maybe they are not related? Is Bells Palsy temporary? My Doctor prescribed the Deltacortil Ent 5mg starting with 8 for the first 4 days then reducing after that. Can you advise on any of this, Thanks ## You can learn more about Bell's Palsy here: It's basically when something causes paralysis of some of the facial nerves and yes, it can sometimes be caused from a bad infection that spreads. The swelling that can occur can cause compression of the facial nerves. Usually corticosteroids, s...

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