Prednisone may slow growth in children when taken in high doses; the doctor should monitor this closely during your child’s time on this medication. Prednisone also increases your risk for osteoporosis; your physician can discuss ways to lower this risk such as calcium and vitamin D supplements; additionally, prednisone can weaken your ability to fight infections such as chicken pox or measles and so it is best to avoid those who are sick while on this treatment; your physician may recommend following a low salt, high potassium\/calcium diet plus take other preventive measures as directed by your physician.<\/p>\n
Make an appointment with your physician immediately if you suspect or are currently experiencing threadworms; eye problems (particularly glaucoma (in which pressure increases within the eye); diabetes; high blood pressure; mental illness including depression; stomach ulcers; heart, kidney liver or thyroid disease or an infection that affects lungs skin eyes or bones.<\/p>\n
Long-term prednisone use may result in side effects. Speak to your physician about ways to address these effects; your physician may adjust your dose or discontinue use altogether.<\/p>\n
Your doctor may check your blood and urine to monitor how your body is responding to prednisone treatment. Prednisone may cause your blood pressure to rise if combined with other medications that affect it, so they may advise against alcohol and substances which increase it further.<\/p>\n
Steroid drugs, such as prednisone, suppress your immune system and may make you more prone to infections. To protect yourself from potential illnesses while taking this medication, wash your hands frequently and don’t touch your eyes or face without first washing them first; additionally avoid contact with people who have chicken pox or measles and do not receive live vaccines during this time period.<\/p>\n
This medication may help slow the development of children. Your physician will closely monitor your child’s growth; please notify him or her immediately if your child does not appear to be meeting expected growth expectations.<\/p>\n
Prednisone is a prescription medicine taken orally as either an oral tablet or solution (liquid). Dosage will depend on your condition and body’s response to treatment; follow directions given by your doctor or pharmacist exactly, read through all medication labels carefully, ask any questions, and take this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.<\/p>\n
This medication may decrease immune system activity and make you more susceptible to infections such as chickenpox and measles, so it is wise to avoid contact with those who are sick, particularly children, while taking this drug. Your physician can provide antibiotics as preventative or curative measures should any infections arise while on this medicine.<\/p>\n
Long-term use of this drug may result in adrenal suppression, meaning your body stops producing certain hormones essential to maintaining normal bodily functions. This could occur if you take high doses for an extended period of time or suddenly discontinue taking the drug.<\/p>\n
Corticosteroids may increase your risk of eye problems such as cataracts and glaucoma. If these or any other eye issues develop, immediately inform your physician. Furthermore, corticosteroids may alter blood sugar levels, appetite and salt\/water balance within your body – it is therefore vital that any instructions given by your healthcare provider regarding diet should be strictly adhered to.<\/p>\n
Steroids may cause your body to retain fluids and flush away sodium, so it is essential that you consume ample liquids while taking this medication. This is particularly true if diarrhea or vomiting are occurring; your doctor may suggest eating foods rich in potassium such as bananas and avocados as additional support.<\/p>\n
Pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers should avoid taking this medication because it can harm a fetus and\/or pass into breast milk and cause infants to be born with complications. Furthermore, using this drug during the first trimester of gestation could result in orofacial clefts and other serious birth defects.<\/p>\n