What are the side effects of Prednisone 5mg dose pack? 

What are the side effects of Prednisone 5mg dose pack?

Prednisone 5 mg dose pack is associated with the following side effects:

Common side effects 

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting 
  • Diarrhoea 
  • Headache 
  • Dizziness 
  • Fatigue 
  • Insomnia 
  • Mood and behavioural changes
  • Acne
  • Skin and hair thinning
  • Slow healing of wounds 
  • Muscle weakness 
  • Abdominal pain 
  • Menstrual problems 
  • Loss of libido 
  • Excessive sweating 
  • Frequent urination

Rare and serious side effects 

  • Pain or redness in the eyes
  • Vision problems 
  • Infections – as a result of a weakened immune system
  • Depression
  • Personality changes
  • Convulsions
  • Confusion 
  • Tremors
  • Arrhythmia 
  • Unexplained weight gain
  • Breathing problems 
  • Swollen eyes, lips, tongue, and throat. 
  • Swelling and tenderness in the stomach
  • Skin rash 

Prednisone, being a Corticosteroid, is associated with a number of different side effects (1). These adverse reactions vary from person to person and depend on the duration of your treatment with Prednisone. 

Some people may start to experience them right away or in some people, the side effects may take weeks to develop. People on long-term use are more susceptible to Prednisone-induced immune deficiency, which can make them more sensitive to certain types of microbial infections. 

What to do if you can’t tolerate Prednisone?

You should reach out to your prescribing physician if you are experiencing intolerable side effects while taking Prednisone. Although corticosteroids are not so intolerable especially when used for a short term, some people may not do well on them.

If Prednisone is not the right choice for you, there are other medications that can be used as an alternative to Prednisone and the best treatment strategy will be determined on the basis of your age, the severity of your symptoms, any underlying health condition you might have, and your overall body physiology.

Just make sure you don’t stop using prescribed Prednisone without consulting your doctor first and don’t take any medication that is not compatible with it or with your health condition. 

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References

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Puckett Y, Gabbar A, Bokhari AA. Prednisone. 2023 Mar 27. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan–. PMID: 30521230. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534809/#article-35621.s5