Prednisone

Side Effects
Serious side effects are possible with prednisone. Your risk of contracting infections like tuberculosis or fungus may increase while taking prednisone. You might become more prone to other infections like chickenpox or measles if you take prednisone. Prednisone may also result in Cushing's syndrome, cataracts, glaucoma, osteoporosis, and bone thinning (osteoporosis). Prednisone may also raise your risk of getting certain cancers, like lymphoma or leukemia. Only take Prednisone as directed by your physician.
Prednisone should not be abruptly stopped using. Prednisone withdrawal symptoms are possible.
Dosages
There are several dosages of prednisone:- 5 mg of prednisone- 10 mg of prednisone- 20 mg of prednisone- 50 mg of prednisoneYou should take Prednisone exactly as your doctor has advised.You can take prednisone with or without food.Prednisone can be taken with food or milk if you have stomach upset.A full glass of water should be consumed while taking prednisone.Don't break, or chew on a tablet insteadswallow the tablet.
Precautions
People who are allergic to prednisone or to other corticosteroids like triamcinolone (Kenalog), methylprednisolone (Medrol), or prednisolone (Orapred) shouldn't take it.Additionally, those suffering from autoimmune disorders, viral infections, or fungal infections should not take prednisone.If the risks are not outweighed by the benefits, prednisone should not be used during pregnancy.Prednisone may enter breast milk and be harmful to a nursing infant.People with certain medical conditions, such as a fungus infection, a virus infection, or an autoimmune disorder, shouldn't take prednisone.If the risks are not outweighed by the benefits, prednisone should not be used during pregnancy.Prednisone may enter breast milk and be harmful to a nursing infant. People with certain medical conditions, such as a fungus infection, a virus infection, or an autoimmune disorder, shouldn't take prednisone.