Has anyone in here taken Prednisone?

Question

I was recently put on from my doctor Prednisone and Percocet for the pain. I stretched some tendons in my shoulder is why.

Yesterday I took both, twice together and I became extremely nauseas, vomiting, and swollen face. I called the doctor and she told me to just take Ibuprofen and the Percocet and if that didn't make me ill it was probably the Prednisone. I did this and don't feel sick.

Has anyone ever taken this combo or just the Prednisone and did it give you symptoms such as I'm listing?

Thanks in advance.

Forgot to add that 2 1/2 years ago after a surgery I had I had went through 60 Percocet and didn't have these symptoms. So unsure if it is the combo or the Prednisone?

I took just the Percocet twice today and so far no ill stomach.

Answer 1

I've been on Prednisone daily for more than 2 years due to a bi-lateral lung transplant (a result of Cystic Fibrosis).

Prednisone, while having many wonderful capabilities, also has many nasty side effects. Nausea is a very common side effect of it, but can be alleviated by taking it with a minimum of 8 ounces of water or milk and think drinking a lot of additional water throughout the day. There's also a widely known effect that's called "moon face", which is rounding/swelling in the face. Don't worry, it goes away as you taper off and eventually quit taking Prednisone. Although your doctor indicated you could quit taking the Prednisone, be sure you taper off of it rather than quitting it "cold turkey" or it can be dangerous to your body. Also, once you've been on it for a few days you tend to get used to the symptoms and they aren't as bad. Your doctor may be able to adjust your dosage so that you take it more frequently throughout the day and therefore experience the impact of smaller doses.

If you happen to be diabetic, be aware that Prednisone raises blood sugar levels so you need to test more frequently and adjust your insulin/medication levels accordingly. It can also affect blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as increase appetite and thus cause weight gain if you don't control your cravings.

Best wishes.

Answer 2

I have taken predinsone a couple of times -- once to counteract sever allergic reaction to medication I had been prescribed. Another time for a sinus infection that would not go away. It helped tremedously the first time but I got extremely sick after I stopped and had to go back on it for another month. Then I got really, really sick.

Second time I took it it did not have the intended affect -- and I have not taken it again. Friend from long ago took it for nine months and was hospitalized for six months afterwards due to problems from taking it so long. This was many years ago, perhaps doctors know more about it now.

Did you read the small print on the info you should have received regarding allergies to it?

Answer 3

Yes, I've taken it and given it as a nurse. Some people just can't tolerate it. It's a steroidal antinflammatory drug that should only be used short term unless there is a life threatening long term disease involved. It could cause the nausea, swollen face, increased blood sugar, hyperactivity but, that's after you've taken it for a while. Sounds like you just couldn't tolerate it. Go by your Dr.s instructions. Sounds like good advice to me.

Answer 4

Dosage would be helpful.

I know that prednisone can hurt your stomach if you dont eat before taking it. That side effect is much more common with the percocet though.

Answer 5

A tendency to bloat is a side effect of Prednisone, but your reaction seems extreme. I take this drug regularly for respiratory distress and have the same reaction to the stronger pain medications, only, again, not quite as strong as you describe.

Answer 6

That stuff can really screw with your system.....


SIDE EFFECTS

Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances: Sodium retention, fluid retention, congestive heart failure in susceptible patients, potassium loss, hypokalemic alkalosis, and hypertension.

Musculoskeletal: Muscle weakness, steriod myopathy, loss of muscle mass, osteoporosis, tendon rupture, particularly of the Achilles tendon, vertebral compression fractures, aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads, and pathologic fracture of long bones.

Gastrointestinal: Peptic ulcer with possible perforation and hemorrhage; pancreatitis; abdominal distention; ulcerative esophagitis; Increases in alanine transaminase (ALT, SGPT), aspartate transaminase (AST, SGOT) and alkaline phosphatase have been observed following corticosteroid treatment. These changes are usually small, not associated with any clinical syndrome and are reversible upon discontinuation.

Dermatologic: Impaired wound healing, thin fragile skin, petechiae and ecchymoses, facial erythema, increased sweating, and may suppress reactions to skin tests.

Metabolic: Negative nitrogen balance due to protein catabolism.

Answer 7

The one thing that continues to be missing from all the posts is; dosage. I have been on 10mg for several years with no complications.

Answer 8

I strongly suspect you are reacint to the Percoset.
Try not taking it, but do take the Prednisone.
Call your Doctor Monday to inform him.