Decadron and Prednisone causing chest pain and palpitations?

Question

I was taking 80 mg of Prednisone for 5 days (no weaning), and then 10 mg of Decadron for 2 days (again, no weaning), and tonight -- the first night off both medications -- I'm having chest pain and palpitations. Is this normal or dangerous? I'm otherwise pretty healthy (or at least as far as heart concerns go anyway), but my chest is in a lot of pain and I'm afraid that I'm going to have a heart attack or something! It's making me anxious too, which is only adding to the problems. Please help! I'm normal weight and in my late teens. I was on the steroids for asthma and airway swelling. I'm also taking Zanaflex for a spinal injury, which makes me drowsy -- that seems to slow my heart rate down, so would that be good to take or dangerous? Thank you so much for help A.S.A.P.!

Answer 1

OK as a paramedic. Yes this is bad. You need to be weaned off of these drugs. 80mgs is a lot of Prednisone. Go see your Dr or go to the ER NOW. Palpitations are bad for your heart, they may be damaging your heart.

Answer 2

Coffee's negative health effects are mostly due to its caffeine content. Research suggests that drinking caffeinated coffee can cause a temporary increase in the stiffening of arterial walls. Excess coffee consumption may lead to a magnesium deficiency or hypomagnesaemia and may be a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Some studies suggest that it may have a mixed effect on short-term memory, by improving it when the information to be recalled is related to the current train of thought, but making it more difficult to recall unrelated information. Nevertheless, the mainstream view of medical experts is that drinking three 8-ounce (236 ml) cups of coffee per day (considered average or moderate consumption) does not have significant health risks for adults. I don't think it will cause any chest pain. Anyway, consult a doctor if the pain persists.

Answer 3

You better call 911, you are having reaction to the meds.