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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
You are worried about side effects or they are bothering you, talk to your healthcare provider. Serious Side Effects You should contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience serious side effects such as: Vision problems, eye pain, redness, or tearingSore throat, fever, chills, or other signs of infectionSeizuresDepressionFrequent urinationIncreased thirstConfusionExcitement, restlessnessFalse sense of well-beingHallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)Skin rash or hives In rare cases, long-term use of high doses of corticosteroids can cause permanent bone damage called osteonecrosis or aseptic necrosis of the bone.Most side effects will go away after you stop your treatment. However, some side effects—like glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis, and osteonecrosis (bone death)—may be permanent. Easing Prednisone Side Effects If you are affected by side effects due to taking prednisone, there are ways you can help to lessen their effect. To combat specific side effects such as bone density loss, consider taking potassium and calcium supplements. Speak to your healthcare provider before you take any supplements to discuss the right balance. Other side effects may be reduced by adjusting the dose you are taking or changing when you take it. For example, taking all of your doses of prednisone earlier in the day could reduce side effects such as insomnia. It is important, however, that you do not try to change your dose or how you take prednisone yourself; always talk to your healthcare provider before making changes. Beyond these steps regarding medication and symptoms, talking to those you are close to about side effects, including those that might affect them, such as mood swings or insomnia, can help them better understand and support you. A Word From Verywell In most cases, you will be taking prednisone to get your condition under control, and the goal will be to stop taking the drug as soon as possible. You should discuss with your healthcare provider not just how the drug can manage the pain of your condition but also how taking it may cause other types of pain through side effects or withdrawal. Remember, do not stop taking prednisone suddenly; your healthcare provider
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