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How do I take prednisone?

Prednisone comes as a tablet, or a liquid to be taken orally. It can be obtained at your local pharmacy with a prescription. Prednisone is usually taken with food one to four times a day or once every other day. Your personal dosing schedule will depend on your condition and on how you respond to treatment. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take prednisone exactly as directed by your doctor.

If taking the concentrated solution, use the specially marked dropper that comes with the medication to measure your dose. The concentrated solution can be mixed with juice, other flavored liquids, or soft foods such as applesauce.

Your doctor may change your prednisone prescription frequently during your treatment to ensure that you are taking the lowest dose possible and still maintain efficacy. Your doctor may also need to change your dose if you experience unusual stress on your body such as surgery, illness, infection, or a severe asthma attack. Tell your doctor about any changes in your symptoms or health while taking prednisone.

If you are taking prednisone to treat a chronic disease, it may help control your symptoms but will not cure the disease. Continue to take prednisone even if you feel well. Do not stop using this medication without the approval of your doctor.

What if I forget to take a dose of prednisone?

If you miss a dose of prednisone, take the missed dose as soon as you can. If it’s almost time for your next dose when you remember, call your doctor or health professional first. Follow the instructions given to you by your doctor. Do not take a double dose of prednisone without consulting with your health professional first.

What happens if I overdose on prednisone?

Signs of overdose on prednisone may include burning or itching skin, weakness, psychosis, elevated blood pressure, fatigue, worsening of health conditions, convulsions, deafness, swelling of the lower legs or feet and nervousness. If you or someone you know has overdosed on prednisone call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. If the patient has collapsed or stopped breathing, contact 911 emergency services.

Before taking prednisone, tell your doctor if:

• You are allergic to prednisone, any other medications.

• You are taking amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin), antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral) and voriconazole (Vfend), aprepitant (Emend); aspirin; carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol); cimetidine (Tagamet), clarithromycin (Biaxin, in Prevpak), cyclosporine (Neoral), delavirdine (Rescriptor); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac), dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexpak); diuretics, efavirenz (Sustiva), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin), atazanavir (Reyataz), indinavir (Crixivan), lopinavir (in Kaletra), nelfinavir (Viracept), ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra), and saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase), hormonal contraceptives, lovastatin (Altocor, Mevacor), diabetes medications, nefazodone; nevirapine (Viramune), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek), rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), Zoloft, troleandomycin (TAO), verapamil (Calan, Covera), and zafirlukast (Accolate).

• You are taking St. John's wort.

• You have an eye infection now or have ever had eye infections that come and go.

• You have or have ever had threadworms, diabetes, high blood pressure, emotional problems, mental illness, myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, seizures, tuberculosis (TB), ulcers, or liver, kidney, intestinal, heart, or thyroid disease.

• You are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

Because it suppresses the immune system, prednisone may diminish your body’s ability to fight infection and may prevent you from developing symptoms if you get sick. Avoid sick people and wash your hands often while taking this medication.

Be sure to avoid those who have chicken pox or measles. Call your doctor immediately if you think you may have been exposed to chicken pox or measles.

Do not have any vaccinations while taking prednisone without talking to your doctor first.

If you have surgery, including dental surgery, or need emergency medical treatment, tell the medical staff if you are taking or have recently stopped taking prednisone. Carry a card or wear a bracelet with this information in case you are unable to speak in an emergency.

Should I follow a special diet while taking prednisone?

You may be instructed to follow a low-salt, high potassium, or high calcium diet. Your doctor may also prescribe or recommend a calcium or potassium supplement. Ask your doctor about eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while you are taking this medication.

What are the possible side effects of taking prednisone?

Short term side effects from taking prednisone include high blood glucose levels, fluid retention, insomnia, euphoria and in rare cases, mania. Long term effects may include Cushing’s syndrome, steroid dementia syndrome, weight gain, osteoporosis, glaucoma and cataracts, type 2 diabetes.

Severe side effects may include:

Severe facial swelling, infections, anxiety, black stool, mouth sores or dry mouth, abdominal pain, peptic ulcer and blurred vision.

These are not all the possible side effects from taking prednisone. Call your doctor immediately if experiencing severe or persistent side effects.

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

How do I store prednisone?

Store prednisone at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep away from excess heat and moisture. Store prednisone in a tightly closed container in a dark place out of the reach of children. Dispose of any unused or expired medication. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of medication

Warnings

Adrenal dependency is inevitable after taking prednisone for an extended period. This may cause the body to temporarily be unable to manufacture its own corticosteroids. Never stop taking prednisone abruptly. This could lead to an Addison crisis. Follow instructions given to you by your doctor. It may take weeks or even months for the body to begin naturally manufacturing corticosteroids again.

Brand Names

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What other information should I know?

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your body's response to prednisone.

If you are having any skin tests such as allergy tests or tuberculosis tests, tell the doctor or technician that you are taking prednisone.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

Brand names

• Prednisone Intensol®

• Sterapred®

• Sterapred® DS