Reviewer: Becky, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was given this medication for a severe case of poison ivy. I admit I didn't want to take it but did because the rash and itching were driving me crazy. When taken previously, it made my heart race and it gave me the shakes. This time the Dr. advised taking the full dose in the morning with a good breakfast. The dosage was 60 mg decreasing every four days by 20 mg. I had a slight headache by ... Show Full Comment

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I was given this medication for a severe case of poison ivy. I admit I didn't want to take it but did because the rash and itching were driving me crazy. When taken previously, it made my heart race and it gave me the shakes. This time the Dr. advised taking the full dose in the morning with a good breakfast. The dosage was 60 mg decreasing every four days by 20 mg. I had a slight headache by late morning the first two days but then by day three, I felt better than I have in years! When I got to day ten (20 mg at that point), the poison ivy rash was cleared but the severe joint pain that I've had for years was coming back. When treatment was completed, the symptoms I've had for years (severe joint pain, headaches, lethargy, difficulty concentrating etc.) were back and I am miserable again. I have been asking my Dr. for years if I could possibly have Lupus or Rheumatoid Disease and have been told "no". But after taking the Prednisone with such a MAJOR improvement, I think that my poison ivy may have actually helped diagnose a much more serious problem. I think I may have to try another Dr. who is willing to listen to me as well. I should mention that the Dr. who prescribed the Prednisone was not my regular Dr. but was from a local hospital clinic that I went to after work.
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Reviewer: Charlie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I am hypothyroid so I felt better than usual on this med. The tendon in my thumb was inflamed and 3 days of 50mg helped considerably.

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I am hypothyroid so I felt better than usual on this med. The tendon in my thumb was inflamed and 3 days of 50mg helped considerably.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Prescribed this for sciatica/herniated disk pain before surgery since I couldn't take my other anti-inflammatory. I dislike how many pills I'm taking, but I have noticed a decrease in pain. I'm anxious, but that could be due to the upcoming surgery and I already take an anti-anxiety. Other than that, the only side-effect I've noticed (so far) was sweating the first few days.

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Prescribed this for sciatica/herniated disk pain before surgery since I couldn't take my other anti-inflammatory. I dislike how many pills I'm taking, but I have noticed a decrease in pain. I'm anxious, but that could be due to the upcoming surgery and I already take an anti-anxiety. Other than that, the only side-effect I've noticed (so far) was sweating the first few days.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I had HSP that caused a secondary IgA nephropathy in June 2012. Had kidney failure and on dialysis till July 2014. Received kidney transplant and had the IgA aggressively attacking my new kidney. I have been on prednisone for entire time. Had to take high dose 60mg for first 6 months and then tapered down. I was placed on high dose 100mg for three months during period after transplant. I abs ... Show Full Comment

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I had HSP that caused a secondary IgA nephropathy in June 2012. Had kidney failure and on dialysis till July 2014. Received kidney transplant and had the IgA aggressively attacking my new kidney. I have been on prednisone for entire time. Had to take high dose 60mg for first 6 months and then tapered down. I was placed on high dose 100mg for three months during period after transplant. I absolutely hate what it has done to me. I have many problem as result. Had cateract surgey on both eyes. Have put on lot of weight. Cushing syndrome. Have barretts esophagus as result of drugs. I felt horrible when on high dose. I know it was required to cut down on inflammation of kidney but not a pleasant drug at all. Currently down to 10mg. Feel genuinely sorry for everyone who has to take high dose of this drug.
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Reviewer: nopredforme, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was given this med in conjunction with a 5 day course of antibiotics for pleurisy. The same dose for the 5 days. The day after the last dose of prednisone I experienced flashing lights in my vision along with blurred vision. My head began feeling fuzzy, and generally wasn't feeling all that great. The next morning a whole slew of new symptoms...lightheadedness, dizziness (vertigo sensation), ... Show Full Comment

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I was given this med in conjunction with a 5 day course of antibiotics for pleurisy. The same dose for the 5 days. The day after the last dose of prednisone I experienced flashing lights in my vision along with blurred vision. My head began feeling fuzzy, and generally wasn't feeling all that great. The next morning a whole slew of new symptoms...lightheadedness, dizziness (vertigo sensation), heaviness behind my eyes, headache, overall weakness and shakiness, no appetite, nausea, continued blurred vision, difficulty speaking (I could think somewhat clearly, but could not spit the words out). Hence a trip to the ER. Bloodwork, CT scan and examination saw nothing. I was discharged with instructions for dizziness and prescription for antivert. The next morning it felt like all the muscles in my body were spasming, tingling and weak. I could barely lift my arms to shampoo my hair in the shower. The sides of my face where the jaw joint is was even spasming or something! My neck felt swollen like when you have swollen glands, but didn't look it. Some of my previous symptoms were still hanging around too. Another trip to the ER, and they diagnose me with malaise! Both times I tried to say that this MUST be a reaction to or withdrawal from the prednisone! All they could say was 'possibly'. All these side effects coincide exactly with this medication's side effects! It was horrible. I'm on day 5 after my last dose. So far feeling a bit better. I will only take this again if my life is in danger. I think the antibiotics would have done the job, or at least would have liked to have given it a shot. The doctor nor the pharmacist mentioned any of these side effects. You only know by reading the warnings that usually come with your prescription. I was not given a tapered dose, and perhaps I was just hyper-sensitive. But I thought something was seriously wrong or that I was having a stroke!
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