Prednisone is the generic form; some common brand names are Deltasone, Meticorten, Orasone, and SK-Prednisone. Prednisone is not the same as the dangerous anabolic steroids used by weight lifters to increase muscle mass. It
is not a sex hormone like testosterone or estrogen
and does not cause sexual dysfunction.
What should you not take prednisone with?
- antibiotics, such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, rifabutin, rifampin, or troleandomycin.
- anticholinesterases, such as neostigmine, or pyridostigmine.
- anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as apixaban, dabigatran, fondaparinux, heparin, or warfarin.
Can I take prednisone with estrogen?
Prednisone may interact with estrogens
and phenytoin (Dilantin). Estrogens may reduce the action of enzymes in the liver that break down (eliminate) the active form of prednisone, prednisolone. As a result, the levels of prednisolone in the body may increase and lead to more frequent side effects.
Do corticosteroids increase estrogen?
In addition to stunting height among growing adolescents, these steroids can trigger the growth of breasts in males. This can happen because the chemical structure of certain anabolic steroids is converted to the female hormone estrogen by a chemical reaction in the body.
Can I eat eggs while taking prednisone?
My advice is to limit your food to
whole foods
: Vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, meat and a limited amount of whole fresh fruits, healthy fats (such as avocado, olive oil), plain yogurt, kefir and cheeses and whole grains like oats (unsweetened oatmeal) and quinoa.
Is 10mg prednisone a lot?
Prednisone is the oral tablet form of steroid most often used. Less than 7.5 mg per day is generally considered a low dose; up to 40 mg daily is a moderate dose; and more than 40-mg daily is a
high dose
.
What are the worst side effects of prednisone?
- Hiccups.
- Puffiness of the face (moon face)
- Growth of facial hair.
- Thinning and easy bruising of the skin.
- Impaired wound healing.
- Glaucoma.
- Cataracts.
- Ulcers in the stomach and duodenum.
Is estrogen a steroid hormone?
As the
primary female sex steroid hormones
, estrogens and progesterone play important roles to regulate growth, differentiation, and function of a broad range of target tissues in the human body and maintain the function of female reproductive tissues.
Is estradiol the same as estrogen?
Estradiol is a
female hormone (estrogen)
. It is used by women to help reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal dryness/burning/itching).
Should I drink more water while taking prednisone?
Fluid retention can cause weight gain but as steroids are reduced, fluids will usually reduce as well, along with some of the weight gain. Drinking
plenty of water and exercising
can help with fluid retention.
Can you eat bananas while taking prednisone?
You can control fluid retention by eating a diet low in sodium and eating more foods that contain potassium such as bananas, apricots, and dates.
Can you drink coffee when taking prednisone?
Avoid stimulants such as caffeine
because these can worsen insomnia, a side effect of prednisone.
What will 10mg of prednisone do?
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as
arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems
, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
What is considered short term prednisone use?
Short-term treatment (7–14 days) with oral prednisone is used for
many acute inflammatory and allergic conditions
.
Will 5mg of prednisone cause a moon face?
Over time, this can result in moon face and other side effects. Prednisone isn't
the only steroid that can cause moon face
. Other steroids in the corticosteroid family can also lead to the development of moon face.
Does prednisone make you pee a lot?
Talk to your doctor right away if you have more than one of these symptoms while you are using prednisone: blurred vision, dizziness or fainting, a fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat, increased thirst or urination, irritability, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
