Prednisone? Anyone notice any heart related symptoms while taking it?

Question

Doctor started me on 4 pills 3 days and then taper down thereafter.

Answer 1

A few months ago the doctor put me on this For Fibromyalgia, and within one day I found my heart racing. I tried telling the doctor that it was making me nervous, I was constantly hungry, and causing a heart problem. He didn't want to hear it, so I stopped the medication. I'm so glad I did I have felt much better without it. I'd rather feel my normal discomfort from Fibromyalgia then go through the weird feelings Prednisone gave me.

Answer 2

The following side effects are associated with Prednisone Oral:

Common side effects:
Infection Severe
Conditions of Excess Fluids or Stomach Acid Secretion Less Severe
Abnormal Trouble Sleeping Less Severe
Increased Hunger Less Severe
Nervous Less Severe

Infrequent side effects:
Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines Severe
Osteoporosis Severe
Diabetes Severe
Cushing's Syndrome Severe
Irregular Periods Less Severe

Rare side effects:
Extreme Sense of Well Being Severe
Depression Severe
Pseudotumor Cerebri Severe
Disease of the Nerves Severe
Muscle Disease Severe
Persistently Increased Pressure in the Eye Severe
Increased Pressure in Eyes Severe
Cataracts Severe
High Blood Pressure Severe
Complete Stoppage of the Heart Severe
Slow Heartbeat Severe
Abnormal Heart Rhythm Severe
Chronic Heart Failure Severe
Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot Severe
Obstruction of Blood Vessel caused by a Fat Globule Severe
Vasculitis Severe
Blood Clot in Vein Severe
Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin Severe
Fluid in the Lungs Severe
Ulcers of Esophagus Severe
Ulcer from Stomach Acid Severe
Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas Severe
Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy Severe
Redness of Skin Severe
Skin Stretch Marks Severe
Hives Severe
Rupture of a Tendon Severe
Muscle Weakness Severe
Nerve Pain Severe
Delirium Severe
Hallucination Severe
Fit Severe
Rash Severe
Visible Water Retention Severe
Fast Heartbeat Severe
Trouble Breathing Severe
Enlarged Liver Severe
The Presence of Sugar in the Urine Severe
Abnormal Liver Function Tests Severe
Broken Bone Severe
Wound Severe
Life Threatening Allergic Reaction Severe
Reaction due to an Allergy Severe
Water Retention Severe
Confused Severe
Mood Changes Severe
Paranoia Severe
Over Excitement Severe
Mental Disturbance Severe
False Sense of Well-Being Severe
Disorder involving Personality Changes Severe
Abnormal Hair Growth on Body or Face Less Severe
Acne Less Severe
Feeling Faint Less Severe
Sensation of Spinning or Whirling Less Severe
Dizzy Less Severe
Excessive Sweating Less Severe
Temporary Redness of Face and Neck Less Severe
Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots on the Skin Less Severe
Scaling of Skin Less Severe
Weight Gain Less Severe
Head Pain Less Severe
Hiccups Less Severe
Feel Like Throwing Up Less Severe
Swelling of the Abdomen Less Severe
Numbness and Tingling Less Severe
Not Feeling Well Less Severe
Abnormal Fat Distribution Less Severe

Answer 3

prednisone and levofloxacin - after being on these two combined for two weeks on a doctors advise - I know have heart issues. I am waking up in the middle of the night with 180 beats per minute and high blood pressure, I am ahealth nut my entire life and in great shape untill this. There is no doubt this has caused my issue. I have been rushed to the hospital twice in 2 weeks. I am having test done, but the damage is done. Anyone else have this exsperince with these two drugs combined?

Answer 4

I would let your doctor know about that side effect. There is a great web site with massive amounts of medical info. Go to WebMD.com and once there, type in prednisone , and hit the search button. You will get more than enough information, which will help in your decision of what to do next.

Answer 5

I had hives for about two weeks and the dr. put me on it also. I didn't notice anything heart related, however I would definitely check the side effects and call your dr. if you think something is not right.

http://health.yahoo.com/drug/d00350a1

Answer 6

Call your Dr. immediately! You are having a reaction to it! My son has problems with it also. You can also develope flushing and burning of the face! Good Luck!