Prednisone Fever

I am coughing up lots of phlegm, low fever (99.8) no appitite, lost 8 pounds, chills, fatigue, sleep a lot, dizzy. Doc gave me prednisone. Now short of breath, still not eating, dry cough with congestion deep in lungs. ## Hello, Marlene! How are you? Prednisone is a steroid class medication that can cause some side effects, such as insomnia, nervousness, nausea, loss of appetite, anxiety and acne. How long have you been taking it? It usually takes awhile to work. You may want to consult your doctor, again, you may also need an antibiotic.

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Hi, I am 25 and I have been on prednisone since I was 15 for an adrenal deficiency I have. I was taking a 5mg dose daily for 10 years and typically I should be on them for life but I have recently decided that the side effects outweigh the benefits and have come off them about 9 weeks ago. The first week I did experience a horrible fever for a couple of days and could barely move. Now my symptoms (which I believe are due to the Prednisone withdrawals) consist of itchy rashes on my hands and feet, and also aches a pains everywhere! I wake up and everything seems to hurt from my feet to my neck. Are these symptoms due to coming off of the Prednisone and if so how long will the side effects take to subside? Thanks :) ## Hello, Monica! How are you? Did you come off of it abruptly, without a...

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Im an 18 year old Male, supposed to be a fun time being 18 and all….but boy has prednisolone stuffed up my last year or so. Maybe i just react worse to this drug than some people, but the way its hit me has to be lived to be believed. The irritable uncomfortable feeling (even when your trying to relax on the couch), the anger and mood swings that are constant, the weight gain and wanting to eat all the time, the insomnia which makes you feel even worse for lack of sleep, the gigantic swelling in the face to make a once normal face a horror show, the fever which is so often there, the acne all over my body, the lack of confidence I now have, the depressing way you now interact with the ones you love, and one of the worst things to go through, the looking back and remembering how go...

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I'm a 59 year old female, diagnosed with Behcet's Disease and I use Prednisone for treatment for my weekly flares. The Prednisone is hard on my bones and has caused me to get osteoporosis in my hips. I had my first infusion of Zometa six days ago. I thought I was going to die from the side effects. I had 103 degree fever for five days, deep bone pain everywhere, muscle pain, flu like symptoms, migraine headache, burning eyes, pale skin, restlessness, and no appetite. Today six days later I'm still fatigued, pale, mild bone pain, mild muscle pain and no appetite. I reported these side effects to my doctor. His nurse suggested I maybe try Prolia injection in six months instead. I found this web site and was reading everything about Prolia and the side effects, they sound exact...

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round/ light orange one side says DAN around the top, there's a line in the middle, the other 1/2 says DAN. on the other side of pill the # 5448 is there. What is this? ## Is the marking possibly 5443? If so, Watson Pharmaceuticals lists this tablet as containing 20mgs of Prednisone, which is a steroid class medication that is used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, mood changes, weight changes, and fluid retention. You can refer to this NDC code for more information: 63739-0588

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I was given amox-clav 875mg 2 times a day for a upper respiratory infection. Along with prednisone. I am on day 3 I am still running a low grade temperature and coughing. Is it not working? Should I go back to the dr or give is more time. I have had pneumonia before when I was very young. ## How are you feeling, now? Has there been any change? It can take several days for the antibiotic to reach its full level of efficacy in your body and for you to see if it will work for you. Additionally, they can sometimes cause cough and fever and side effects, according to FDA reports. You could also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash.

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what are the side effects and can it be mixed with oxycondone ## Are you referring to Prednisone? If so, my findings state that there are no drug interactions found between Prednisone and Oxycodone; deeming them safe to take together. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. Some of the side effects of Prednisone include but are not limited to: Color changes on the skin, dark freckles, bruising Depression, unusual thoughts, feelings, or behaviors Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Prednisone Details I hope this helps!

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I have kidney n bladder pains n I went to doc prescribed predhison,diclofenac,doxytet and metazol is it perfect prescribtion for illness. Please explaining purpose of each drug or pill ## Hello, Jimmy! How are you? Prednisone is a steroid class medication that is used to treat swelling, allergic reactions and immune disorders. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, and acne. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that is used to treat pain, fever and swelling. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach irritation, and increased risk of bleeding. Doxytet is an antibiotic that is used to treat, or prevent bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effe...

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