Presidone

I was just curious what the exact uses for this drug were? ## this drug is a steroid. I had it once and it drove me crazy. throw it away. its used for upper respitory infections. ## a steroid used like an anti-biotic ## I usually is used for people when they have a severe asthmatic attack. It opens up the air passages of your throat and lungs, but it is a steroid and it causes weight gain. ## im using predinisone for my asthma my dr has me taking 60 mg once a day for 5 days will it make any changes in my body ## Im on Prednisone 20mg 2 tablets aday. I have asthma real bad. I thank god i was put on it. I feel great and i can put on some weight anyways *smiles* Great stuff when u need it to help ones who has asthma ! ## I was but on it as a cancer patient, which it is used as a sort of ca...

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Are there any side effects of taking Presidone Medicine? ## All medications carry the risk of causing side effects. The FDA lists the typical ones for Prednisone as possibly including nausea, headache, dizziness, nervousness, fluid retention, weight gain, and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with? ## How about stomach pain? Is it a side effect of pretazone ## Yes, it can cause stomach pain. Some people simply can't tolerate certain medications due to this. Try taking it with food and plenty of water to potentially reduce the risk. If the stomach pain persists contact your doctor. I've been lucky when taking prednisone myself, as I've noticed virtually no side effects from it; aside from perhaps a slight boost in energy. We're all different though and many peop...

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how log aftter weanin from presidone does face swellin go downJDL ## It can really vary, depending on how long you were taking it, how long your body takes to process it out and how long it takes you to recover. Have you talked to your doctor about it? The swelling can sometimes be caused by fluid retention and a diuretic may help with, but you'd have to discuss the safety of your using one with your doctor.

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My pain management PA put me on Presidone10 Mg five times today tampering it down by one pill a day for five days. I have renal function of 31 and was told by my renal dr not to take any pillsfor inflammation. Question I too five doses today Tomorrow I'm scheduled to be admitted to the hospital for surgery for a condition Cauda Eqinus Syndrome. What should I do? I looked up information and Prednisone should not be taken prior to surgery. Do I stop now? ## Hello, Shirley! How are you? Prednisone isn't actually an anti-inflammatory, the FDA considers it a steroid class medication. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, acne, weight gain and fluid retention. However, before stopping it and having your surgery, you should double check with your do...

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This is my second day on this drug and it was wonderful the next day after taking it. Took it for awful pain just below my neck and pain in lower back. Horrible for RA. Second day pain came back in lower back. Hurts, so is it not working now and is this unusual? ## Hello, Jo! How are you? Methylprednisolone is not an analgesic. It is classified by the FDA as a steroid, so while it may relieve pain a little, because it can help relieve inflammation, it will not alleviate all of it and it can cause some serous side effects. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, fluid retention, elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure and weight gain. Was this medication prescribed by your doctor? ## Yes it was prescribed by Dr. And after presidone dident wor well he put me on ...

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