PREDNISONE Reviews (PREDNISONE)Average Rating: 2.5 (617 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PREDNISONE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PREDNISONE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Lupus | Myriad | And it didn't even work. | F | 45 | | 11/26/2009 | 1 | Sarcoidosis | Extreme mood swings, gained 41 pounds in 3 months, increased urination, diabetes, leg cramps, moon face, slight hump on back, brittle bones, insomnia, hungry all the time, nightmares, acne, stretch marks on legs, thighs and buttocks, nervousness, feeling of being "on edge" all the time, hands shaky, feel hot all the time, red face, swollen ankles, hmmmm did I miss anything? | This drug is the worst thing I have ever taken. Started with 60mg/day and reduced by 10mg every month. It did help with the complications of my illness, but I have to wonder if I'd rather just have the illness than deal with all of the nasty side effects of Prednisone. The only good thing about it is that though I wasn't taking it for psoriasis, my psoriasis went away completely and I had clear skin for the first time in over 5 years. It almost makes it worth taking....almost. Currently taking 15mg/day and symptoms of Sarcoidosis are returning along with psoriasis. Would not take this drug again unless I had to choose between taking it and dying. | M | 28 | 6 months | 11/25/2009 | 1 | flu | anxiety, panic attacks, fear of death, stomach pain | M | 19 | 4 days | 11/19/2009 | 1 | MS | cystic acne, hyperpigmentation, depression, mood swings, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, red spots on my legs | Didn't help me at all. I really WOULD NOT recommend taking prednisone. All doctors I've went to subsequently detest the drug and wouldn't let me use it even if I wanted to. | F | 34 | | 11/18/2009 | 3 | Upper respitory infection/cough | Jittery, oral thrush | This is the second time I've taken prednisone and each time I get oral thrush. Also, my blood pressure elevates slightly 130/95 - usually 118/70 | F | 39 | 9 days | 10/22/2009 | 5 | Primary Sjogren's Syndrome | Some worsening of existing gastritis | This drug makes me feel 'normal' again. It helps relieve dryness of mouth and eyes, as well as fatigue and arthritis. Plaquenil, Imuran and Methotrexate did not work for me and had bad side effects including worsening of symptoms. I take 20 mg tapering over 6 weeks every few months. | F | 50 | 6 weeks | 10/21/2009 | 4 | asthma | irritability, insomnia, appetite loss | I've taken this monster about 20 times over the years for various conditions, ranging from viral encephalitis to bronchitis, and each time it's the same. Taking it in the morning reduces the insomnia; taking it with a coke reduces the awful taste. Good luck with the moodiness that is sure to come... argh. It's a hassle, but it always works. | F | 17 | 10 days | 10/18/2009 | 5 | cluster headaches | Some insomnia, minor weight gain (4lbs.). | Only drug that stops my daily cluster headache condition (chronic). My neurologist prescribes me a 16 day decreasing amount(start: 60 mg/day; end:5mg/day). She gives me this as sort of a present roughly once per year(feeling sorry for me I suppose). Says I can't take enough prednisone consistently to help. My headaches always start back after the prednisone treatment, but the 16 day relief is a miracle. | M | 73 | | 10/15/2009 | 2 | Chron's Disease | Increased appetite, increase hair growth, depression, mood swings | Worked well for the chron's when I was very sick and settled it down quickly but the side effects, especially the depression was the worst. It made me just have an overall feeling of being always sick. I would only suggest it to someone who is very ill and for use for a very short period of time. | M | 20 | 3 times | 10/13/2009 | 2 | Giant Cell Arteritis | Heartburn, insomnia and nightmares, swellling hands, feet, abdomen | Doesn't seem to be helping much. | F | 53 | 2 weeks | 10/10/2009 | 4 | Allergic Rash | Extreme soreness/throbbing in back, sore and restless legs, hunger, sweating, insomnia | On prednisone for 8 days due to a rash caused by an allergic reaction. Within 3 hours of taking my first dose of 40mg, I had extreme leg and back pain. Topical steroids did not work, nor did antihistamines so I was left without a choice. Despite the side effects, the prednisone did take my rash away quickly. | F | 24 | 8 days | 10/8/2009 | 1 | Allergies/Sinusitis | insomnia, depression, severe psychosis, hallucinations, joint problems | Apparently I have no tolerance for this terrible drug. Was on the drug for less than ten days and turned into a raving lunatic. No sleep for days. Seven days into the treatment had a psychotic episode complete with hallucinations, delusions and suicidal thoughts. Basically a case of schizophrenia. Wound up in a mental ward for a few weeks. Had anxiety/panic attacks for a month after that. On a lighter note, I have a suspicion that all of the joint problems that developed since that time might be related too. With the exception of some bad allergies i was in perfect mental/physical health before taking this crap. Thanks Prednisone! | M | 29 | 10 days | 9/23/2009 | 3 | Ulcerative Colities | I have osteoperosis now. I took during puberty. I got big. I retained so much water. Gained about 40 lbs of water. Had stretch marks. | The drug works great, just not worth it for more than a month or so. Too many long lasting side effects. | M | 28 | 3 years | 9/22/2009 | 5 | piriformis syndrome/sciatica | No side effects. | This drug did in 2 days what naprosyn couldn't do in nearly 3 weeks. It reduced the inflammation in my piriformis muscle to the point where I no longer needed to take vicodin every day and use a lidocain patch every night. I take my last dose of the 1-week course tomorrow, and I am hoping the positive effects remain. | F | 42 | 5 days | 9/16/2009 | 1 | severe poison ivy | insomnia, increased hunger, mind racing, confusion, mood swings, irritability | It made the poison ivy go away but after 12 days of this It has been too much and I want my normal brain back! I would ask for a topical cream and take oatmeal baths and deal with it. I hate how I am feeling right now... | F | 21 | 12 days | 8/28/2009 | 5 | Adult Onset Juvenile RA/Stills Dis | Redness on face/neck, bruising, weight gain, mostly in upper body, moon face, hair thinning | Without prednisone I would be completely incapacitated. The side effects are all bearable and not permanent. I was on prednisone for years earlier in my life for the same illness and it worked wonders then and I was able to get off it for years. All the side effects go away accept the bone loss which can be replaced. With this recent flair up I was thankful that prednisone worked so well for me again. I tried many other drugs over the years but nothing worked for my arthritis and most had side effects that were much worse and many were permanent. | F | 48 | 8 months | 8/14/2009 | 4 | NMO | Weight gain, Bloated belly, strenght mark, Depression, | Its a good medication. | F | 25 | 12 months | 8/12/2009 | 1 | UC | High blood pressure, heart palpitations, hair loss, acne, depression, sweating profusely, anxiety, insomnia, achy bones | M | 29 | 4 months | 8/5/2009 | 1 | bronchitis | Adrenal glands shut down, high blood pressure, heart palpitations, thin skin and wrinkles, dizziness, weakness, blurred vision, kidney stone. | My nerves were completely shot while on this drug. Had to extend time on it and taper off when adrenal glands stopped working. skin chages color even after off for 3 months, weakness continues, metal taste in mouth persists. ended up in Er several times while on this and the Dr's didn't know what was going on. Doctors just do not know how dangerous this drug is. They have no clue what adrenal suppression symptoms are either, I had to almost die before they would even take this serious and even then they said it was anxiety. I'm done with Dr's. period! they are the ones who have anxiety because they don't know anything except how to cash in on peoples health problems. so its easier to say its anxiety. sad isn't it. I will not go near this drug again. It should be highly controlled. I won't go near a Dr. either, I had thousands in medical bills and they did nothing but cause me to suffer, while they drive off in their ferarri. Dr's who are not familiar with this drug or how to deal with its consequences should have their license yanked and go find another line of work. | M | 35 | 3 months | 7/27/2009 | 1 | Eosinophilic Esophagitis | these all started and happened within 21 days! I had a pulmonary embolism (could have easily killed me) and also Osteoarthritis (never had a joint pain before this)I am now crippled and had to move in with parents because I can no longer walk. I was going to the gym three times a week before this drug and was very healthy, minus my allergic throat condition. I was put on a high dose (60mg)for two months by a QUACK that never even looked at my throat and now has ruined my life.also, now the quack is LYING in all med records about dose. I intend to sue his ass. | I will now have to be on blood thinner for life, and have osteoarthritis for life, with possible knee and hip replacements. prior to this, healthy as an ox, Im young, 43, have the body of a 25 year old which is now ruined due to this poison. DO NOT TAKE THIS drug unless you are literally dying of a disease. not worth ruining your health or dying DUE to this drug. The drs will try to deny a connection, but I just had two doctors look at my records and say, oh yeah the prednisone caused the lung clot and the arthritis ( i had zero risk of either of these prior, and I mean NONE my whole life) please really get teh facts, i did not. i thought a little moon face and hump (which i also developed cushings) was the worst that can happen, nope this crap can kill you and if it doesnt kill you, it destroys your body and quality of life. | F | 43 | 21 days | 7/22/2009 |