How does prednisolone work

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Avatar n tn I'm sure there are many uses for prednisolone (an oral steroid.) I have had it prescribed for my bronchitis. It usually doesn't work for the wheeing and congestion, but it does help my MS for a few days, even at a very small dose. I believe it is usually used to clear up inflammation. I also had it once (or something very similar) believe, for optic neuritis. A doctor told me it was handed out like candy it was used so much.
Avatar f tn thank you very much. I hated having to drink the sports drinks cause of the caloies v's water, but I'd still choose the sports drink over the feelings of passing out etc, I cant afford to not to be able to walk around and get things done. Its frustrating feeling so sick when all my blood work so far is perfect. How can someone feel so sick with perfect blood work.
Avatar m tn this concerns me, if what you mean is PREDNISONE (the canine variety of prednisolone). How long has your dog been taking prednisolone? This is a very powerful drug that should not be given long term. It can cause some severe and very damaging side-effects. Prednisolone does not cause or treat seizures, but it can create some severe symptoms and primaryt conditions that can lead to a dog having seizures.
2212714 tn?1342258744 My dog has chronic anal gland congestion. She has been given trimeprazine and Prenisolone for this condition. Does anyone else use this for their dog? Are you aware of what the Trimeprazine is for? Does is seem to decrease the dog's pain? The Prednisolone is given in combination with the Trimeprazine to decrease the inflamed glands. Any ideas? Well in the meantime I will take her back to the Vets as she is acting unusual again after having glands expressed.
Avatar m tn s rejection of them, but some does get stored. How much depends on the person and how much you take and how fat soluble it is.
1298409 tn?1272846202 s not known if prednisone does actually work and it was up to me if i wanted to take it. I was prescribed 10mg 1x a day. i did get pregnant but miscarried 8 weeks later due to a chromosome abnormality. I have heard of RE's having prednisone as the standard prescription for IVF as well. good luck!
Avatar f tn Prednisone is activated by enzymes in the liver to turn into prednisolone. They do have similar uses but prednisolone is more readily absorbed by the body. Prednisolone is usually used when there is liver toxicity or liver failure involved. There is no great difference between them, other than the above, however ... it is normal practice to begin at a low dosage, rising to a level that's appropriate for the weight of the dog.
Avatar n tn hi there...I have been treated with prednisolone for pneumonia, was in hospital and have been recovering for 6 weeks. I was on prednisolone for 3 weeks and they did NOT taper the dosage.I have experienced horrific withdrawals and now have been given zanax for treating the extreme anxiety. It is 3 weeks since I took thelast prednisolone tablet, I am angry I was not advised to taper down the dosage and I am wondering how long I will be going through this awful period of withdrawal.
Avatar f tn m on Levaquin. He has also prescribed Prednisolone for a six day time span to help open things up. I have had problems with my ears and sinus's since I was very little. I currently get allergy injections, take Rhinoquart Aqua and Claritin for my allergies. We were very hopeful that these steps would help keep this problem form happening again and again.
577603 tn?1217700205 How many mgs a day? I was on them for weeks started at 40 mgs for 2 wks then tamper down. Yes you will have side effects as the drug gets in your system Acne was my biggest one. Then being hyper then down this will happen also. There are lots of side effects with prednisone it really just depends how long you are on the drug itself.
Avatar f tn Got send home with prednisolone but wondering how long it takes for it to kick in..she has barely eaten in the last 24hrs..no water either.
Avatar m tn Hi, Yes moon face is common to happen with such huge dose of prednisolone and it does come down with reducing dose. Usually with in 2 weeks of stopping the drug there is a slight change, while with in 2 months time noticeable change can be seen. Also, these changes are individual to every patient. Flare ups are common with abrupt discontinuance, but not with proper weaning of prednisolone. Hope this helps. Best.
Avatar m tn I think it's important I add that if your dog is receiving prednisolone as a matter of some urgency - such as certain life-threatening illnesses - then vaccination (annual boosters, etc) would not normally be given. Prednisolone suppresses the bone-marrow from producing white blood cells, which means there could be a severe and potentially fatal reaction to annual booster vaccines.
Avatar n tn On the few occasions that this happens the Doc prescribes a short 30mg 6 tablets a day course of Prednisolone tablets which usually clears up my Asthma symptoms. My concern is the side effects that are related to Prednisolone tablets i.e. thinning of the bonnes, what I would like to know is would it be a good idea to take calcium tablets on a regular basis or just when I’m on the Prednisolone or are they worth taking at all? Any advice would be most appreciated.
1196922 tn?1265100570 Maxidex is a steroid that does not penetrate as well as prednisolone. The two year old drops should be ok is stored at room temperature or better if refrigerated. I would first try the Maxidex for a few days and if have discomfort or pain add the homatropine. You should not continue the drops for more than three weeks due to the risk of glaucoma and cataracts. It is best to see the ophthalmologist. Dr. O.
Avatar m tn I think some opththalmologists ask their patients to continue on Nevenac after discontinuance of prednisolone, since prolonged use of prednisolone is usually not desirable. Both drugs are used to treat postoperative redness and inflammation.
665797 tn?1225283365 tried the prednisolone but this did not work. Years later and many courses of prednisolone has left him in a very poor state, sleeping non-stop, swollen stomach, swollen face and total fatigue, we have seen many experts, they have now decided that his adrenalin gland has stopped working & he will always be on steriods. He now uses 100 percent oxygen to stop the headaches once they start - sometimes 3 times a night lasting for 15 mins, but he is stuck on prednisolone.
Avatar m tn So i have taken omnacortil10mg(Prednisolone) and Gabaneuron for the past 45 days only in the night due to some neuropathy problems. I have taken 2 hiv antibody tests after 8th and 12th week. Both are came back negative. I have read that the above mentioned steroids can delay the seroconversion period. So my questions are 1)Is these steroids affect my 12 week HIV test? 2)Do i need further testing?
Avatar f tn She has not had any Haemoptysis, but her cough does produce clear saliva at times. Occasionally her cough is dry and non-productive. She has been treated with Amoxicillin on both occasions with no effect.been treated with Amoxicillin on both occasions with no effect. After her having several visits to the GP and with my persistent concerns my Mother was prescribed a dose of Prednisolone, 40mg for 5 days.
Avatar f tn I am also refusing more prednisolone because of side effects and because it does not work completely. My doctor is trying me on doxycycline just in case this is caused by a corynebacterium. I am seriously considering mastectomy.
Avatar n tn Patients that have this problem sometimes have underlying systemic diseases such as auto-immune or rheumatoid disease. A systemic work up is often needed. The subspecialist that does this usually specialize in cornea/external disease. You need a frank discussion with your Eye MD (if you are indeed seeing one) about a referral to same.
Avatar n tn d injured my arm, and listened to my Chest (I have asthama) and prescribed me Prednisolone for a chest infection. The doctor was convinced this was not heart related. I was reluctant to take the drug...and the same symptomns came and went. August 2017 - I helped my parents with some heavy bags into the house, that evening I had a very sharp pain in my chest. This is when I took the Prednisolone.