Prednisone

Which ailment are you taking it for OP?

I had Lyme disease, and took it until it subsided. My hands would swell terribly. Made me somewhat irritable.

I got some major insect bites and the doctor out me on this and powerful antihistamines.

How fat did it make you? Everyone I know who has been on it for any length of time swelled up dramatically.

There is a terrible withdrawal situation OP. Good luck.

I took it and it did nothing for me

At the highest level, 60 mg, which I've been prescribed thee times in my life for three different ailments, the energy it gives you, and the way it kicks you butt and makes you move, and the insomnia and inexplicable lack of fatigue that comes with it was only paralleled for me by the use of methamphetamine. But then again I only ever eat/ate meth (didn't snort, plug, IV or smoke it) and I got zero euphoria from good meth (which sent my friends spinning), and this observation made me think that I had undiagnosed adult ADHD and the TBI that may have led to late onset hyperactivity turned out to be one of the three times I was prescribed 60 mg prednisone for months.

I don't remember the specifics about the withdrawal but I remember sleeping 12 hours a day for months, and when you take it for a long time you need to taper, taper, taper, because your body gets lazy and stops metabolizing its own corticosteroids.

I was on high doses for extended periods during much of my childhood. It wasn't fun. Besides all the usual side effects, there were fears it would stunt my growth (which was monitored and ultimately fine). A few times I picked up infections and recovery took longer than usual.

Like R7, I slept excessively once insomnia wasn't a factor. My weight went back to normal quickly. For some people it takes up to a year. As an adult, the nooks and crannies of my house are never cleaner than when I'm back on (shorter-term) steroids.

I had to be on steroids following brain surgery. I could.not.sleep!

Careful babe, you gonna kill someone!

The worst side effect is you will always be hungry. Hang in there!

I took it when I got bronchitis and I had no adverse reactions. Of course I followed the directions.

I’ve taken the 7-day dose a few times which tapers down so you don’t have withdrawal. I’ve never felt more clearheaded and energetic in my life. That shit felt magical. I understand why people abuse it.

High dose takers may not cope, and instead turn into raging bitches.

It's really bad for your bones. Take calcium - lots of it.

It wipes out your immune system at higher doses.

Intense sweating, irritability, increased appetite, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer flares, those are my side effects. I’m on 30 mg daily for 2 weeks followed by a 2 week taper down of 5 mg.

I took the 7 day version and gradually tapered off. Seems like I get respiratory infections once a year requiring prednisone.

OP = Ivy from Smash

Let your pharmacist or doctor know about the side effects....those seem extreme.

I know someone who goes manic on that shit. It's not to be trifled with.

Prednisone can’t you be true?

I drank wine and had the worst headache I ever experienced. I had a weird reaction twice—once I had to be wheeled out on a stretcher from work, which was a huge embarrassment. I couldn’t hold my head up and was mumbling about hot dogs of all things. The medics were hot but thought I was nuts.

You must taper it or you’ll probably get sick.

I was also more aggressive. This was the last resort for me to get rid of a sinus infection I had for almost a year. Thank god for my elderly, persistent doctor who saved me.

Allergy suffer here, Assume you will gain a minimum of 10 pounds, you can't eat enough.

Last day of 20 mg for 5 days with no wind-down. Canceled all plans for the weekend in case the withdrawal is bad. Yesterday was the worst. Alternately amped and exhausted all afternoon.