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Omnacortil Tapering Side Effects
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I am a patient of sarcoidosis I have been taking Omnacortil for the last one year. now I am being tapered off. Now I am getting spasms, depression, weakness in the muscles. My eyesight is getting weak Please advise is this normal ??
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Omnacortil contains the active ingredient Prednisolone.
The page for Prednisolone Details states that "A lengthy course of prednisolone can cause bloody or black tarry stools; filling or rounding out of the face; muscle cramps or pain; muscle weakness; nausea; pain in back, hips, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs; reddish-purple lines on arms, face, legs, trunk or groin; thin and shiny skin; unusual bruising; urinating at night; rapid weight gain; and wounds that will not heal."
So it does sound like you are experiencing some of the side effects - Of course I would also suggest you report these symptoms to your doctor so that they can take appropriate measures if necessary. Please post back if you have any other details to share...
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SANTHOSH Says:
I AM USING TEGRETAL 200 MG FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS.IS THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS FOR THIS MEDICINE?
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Roy Says:
Tegretol (Carbamazepine) is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizing drug used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, as well as trigeminal neuralgia. It is also used off-label for a variety of indications, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, phantom limb syndrome, paroxysmal extreme pain disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Common adverse effects include drowsiness, headaches and migraines, motor coordination impairment and/or upset stomach. Carbamazepine preparations typically greatly decrease a person's alcohol tolerance.
There are also less common and more serious side effects, which you can read about on the page for Carbamazepine Details. I hope this helps!
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neha Says:
my mom suffered infaction last month she was admitted in hospital they prescribe omnacortil bambudi fusys deriphylin and some such medicine she is suffering from asthma problem from last 15 years now she is taking omnacortil 10 mg but she is feeling pain in her body specially in legs that means medicines are showing their side effects we have consult many doctors everybody is saying something else now we cant rely upon them as al have different opinion about medicine so plz suggest some medicine which can be given with omnacoril to avoid its side effects plz do reply soon thanku....
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moni Says:
Hi, i am 26 years old, suffering from acne, doctor suggested me to take omnacotril% as gvn schedule ,and T-bact and jula to be applied, but i want to know does it help in reducing acne scars, as i hv again started getting red scars wihich burns and itches
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Shankar Says:
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My son is 1.5 year old. From last few months (atleast once)he had suffered severe cold (with wheezing). Last month, Doctor had prescribed Omnacortil 3ml for 3 days. We gave for 3 days and stopped. Cold was controlled but after 3 or 4 days, he had developed with small spots (like small pimples) on his face and body. Initially we thought as some insect bite or food allergy and applied few ointments. After few days, spots on his body are went off. But now a days, it started itching on his legs & hands and having red spots in his ears and above lips. I am afraid that it was due to the Omnacortil since its steroid. Please advise on what should I do now?
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suma Says:
i had skin rashes doc precribed 10mg omnacortil 15 tablets 7 days and 5mg for 15 tabs for 15 days now i am experiencing bloody stools,nausea,rapid weight gain and urinating in the night.should i discontinue or what should i do please advise.
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babli Says:
Hi My friend whose age is 22 years is using omnacortil for the past two years,an untrained medical practitioner suggest him to use this medicine,and without enquiring my friend used it for two years,now he is addict to it,if he leaves it he feels weakness,fever, throat pain,sometimes he feels irritated,he consult a doctor and the Dr. suggest him to take 10mg of this tablet as earlier he was using 20mg thrice in a day ,what to do now suggest me,he wants to leave it but can't
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Roy Says:
Babli, sorry to hear about your friend. Gradually tapering off the medication might be the best option at this point. They should definitely consult with the doctor on a regular basis because tapering off any drug requires a professional's help ... it can be dangerous otherwise...
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dr. h patel Says:
babli , any how if it concerned with omnacortil its ok u have other options regarding to that ..u can stop it and if she feels addicted to it u might have some other stimulator or options such as betnesol and efcorlin r the other steroids which can be used in options ..but i dont think so it will be all fine its all psychological effect which can even waved off with hot strong coffee..
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Dr K James Says:
My sympathies for your ordeal. I hope all is improving. With the omnicortil (prednisilone), it must always be tapered off slowly under doctor supervision so that attempts to stop vision loss can be maintained. Sarcoidosis can affect any organ unfortunately, and in the eyes, can cause retinitis, and inflammation in other areas of the eye. Of course, the steroid (prednisilone) helps to stop the inflammation. You should definitely be reviewed by the doctor or even a specialist in sarcoidosis. Good luck and God bless. Dr K James
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vijaykumar Says:
i want Omnacortil 20mg tablets side effects
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Leena Says:
My mother who is 57 yrs old is diabetic and hypertensive since 5 yrs has got tb meningitis 3 months back.
After taking medication R CINEX,PYZINA,,BENADON,COMBUTOL,OMNACoRTIL(4o mg,now it is tapering) and Insulin she completley
became normal. From past one month or so suddenly got memory loss,delirium and also she is suffering from
giddiness,blurring of vision. Is it the side effects of TB pills?or from Steroids? or the complications of TB?
Is her memory loss will be permanent or temporary? Please advise.Thank you.
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Dr K James Says:
Hello Leena,
I am sorry to hear about your mother and her bout with TB and meningitis. The first 4 drugs you described are given to eradicate the bacteria TB (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). Because resistant strains are about, a triple or more therapy is given by doctors. She was also given vitamin B6 as a supplement. Additionally, the doctors want to get rid of this infection for obvious reasons. She has also been given prednisolone – this could be for a few reasons, one of them, for the meningitis - and also, because as the TB is being eradicated, like other infections, the prednisolone dampers inflammatory reactions.
The reason for her memory loss can be varied. If it were myself, I’d wonder whether the meningitis has had any effects on the mental processes. Meningitis as you may know, is an inflammation of the coverings of the brain directly under the skull. We can develop meningitis through several causes – infection, certain chemicals, trauma, etc..
Of course, her doctor must also check to see that these drugs aren’t causing any side effects in that area as well.
Last but not least, I’d have my blood sugars tested – uncontrolled, or poorly controlled diabetes can cause marked variation in memory loss and overall cognition.
And finally, the doctors should have follow-up with your mom to verify that the infection is eradicated.
If the meningitis was severe, memory can be affected. In either case, it would be a good idea to have her thoroughly assessed.
My best wishes
Dr K James
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Krishna Mitra Says:
I need an alternative drug of Cintapro OD 3 mg (CINITAPRIDE HYDROGEN)
I am from Bangladesh.
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Dr K James Says:
you can write to me at my email address DrKenJ2005 at gmail.
Regards
Dr Ken James
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shreya Says:
my father he is 50 yrs old had suffered from cellulitis because of week circulation in left leg recovering from cellulitic one month later he suffered from eye problem double vision problem and after 10 days or so dignosis show he has mysthenia gravis.. my question is are these problem interrelated?? can mysthenia gravis be caused due to cellulitis??? what can be done further???
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Agniswar Das Says:
I am suffering from minor hearing loss from left ear.Doctor have suggested me omnacortil 40,30,20,10 and 5 each 3 tables for 3 days. Is it right to take this medicines. Please suggest.
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Kiran Says:
I am diagnosed with a skin problem called lichen planus in Jan' 2005. At that time a dose of Omancortil 10mg was given for 10days along with Anti-histaminic Atarax 25mg. All these 5 years went fine, now this winter again I could see lichens coming up at some places and doctor suggested another 10 day dose of the same Omnacortil but this time its 20mg for 10 days. (once a day). I am now 37 yrs old and a weight og 86kg. I have two questions 1) What can be the side effects with this Omnacortil when taken for second time in last 5 years? 2) And are there any non-steroidal treatment for Lichen planus?
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padma p Says:
im using only 5mg of omnacortil daily once at morning after breakfast. please say is there any side effects by using 5mg of omnacortil
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Kripa Says:
Re: Dr K James (# 11) 
I a 23 year old patient with optic neuritis.
At the time I was pregnant so I couldn't get better treatment.currently I lost my child.so they started steroids...3days methylprednisolone,then oral prednisolone...
I lost my one eye vision.its like blurry.I am so anxious.I taken prednisolone 40mg for 5days,then 30mg for 5days ,then now I am taking 20mg for 10days.
Could it cause worsen?
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Babu Says:
My wife is diagnosed with Nuero optic myletis for the last 1 month. She is given Omnacortil 40mg (1-0-0) daily. She is feeling heaviness of body (feels like lead), and cramps in hands / legs that makes stick to bed. However before taking the tablet and 8hrs after taking the tablet she is able to move around a lot better. Additional observation is the Blood sugar level goes up to 240 after few hrs of taking the tablet.
Is this heaviness or cramps a side effect of omnacortil tablet or is an increased blood sugar level causing this ?
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Gautam Kumar Says:
All the effect maintain in the related web page are correct all happens with my mother, one another fact is that swilling near belly.
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suraj Says:
Sir,
I am having a fever for past 15 days.doctor had tested every possible but the report was normal,so doctor giving me omnocotile 20mg in the morning and 15 mg in the evening for 1.5 months.
So kindly sugggest me is there is any side efffect....plz rply asap
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Akriti verma Says:
My friend is suffering from hausen's disease. He is taking omnacortil for 1yrs. But it has effect him a lot. He has pain in his vein, headache,pain in shoulder,upset stomach, vomiting tendency,dry skin. Should he use this medicine or not..?
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Modem Satyanarayana Says:
My wife also sacrodiasis patient. After two years of taking omnacartil doctor advised to stop after taking 5 mg alternate days for last two months. Now shie is experiencing severe body pains, swelling and pain at kees. She is totally dull and not able to do 10% of work which she used to do regularly. Now she is on ozaron and Musinack tablets(600mg twice a day). Please be in contact and inform me if any developments in this regard.My mail ID is - {edited for privacy}
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John Wesley Says:
I used Omnacortil 40 mg for 1 month, and sometimes 80 mg a day for wheezing problem. I got face swelling and 5 kg increase in weight.
Now i stopped the tablet immediately.
After stopping, I have sharp swelling of eyes, a bit of cold and swelling in leg fingers. Is it normal.
Need your advise to come out of the sideeffects of this tablet
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Nita Says:
Hi, I was diagonised with Adutl Onset Still Disease in Jun'12 end and started me on Omnacortil 90 mg from Jul'12 the dosage has been tapered and now i am 35 mg / day. and Mexate 20 mg. weekly once. Kindly let me know if I will be able to stop omnacortil and mexate and all the side effects caused by it will be reversed or not.
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Maniben Says:
I am on a tapering dose of Omnacortile 15 gms a day. For UC and I want to know what is the right food for to avoid side effects specially for skin and eyes and stomach .
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Kamal Marik Says:
Hello,
My friend's son (5 years old) who has been diagnosed with Urticaria and Angeodema has been given Atarax ( 3 times 5 mg 7 days) and Omnicortil (7.5 mg 3 times for 3 days). Is it safe to give him Omnicortil given his age?
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