Prednisone 5mg Tablets: What Side Effects? What is 5mg Used For?

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Prednisone is a corticosteroid anti-inflammatory medication that is used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions. Although it can be beneficial in treating certain conditions, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with using Prednisone, such as weight gain, moon face, Cushing syndrome, and high blood pressure. Additionally, lower to moderate doses taken over an extended period of time can lead to depression and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. To reduce potential side effects, it is best to limit the dose to the lowest amount necessary and to take it for the shortest period of time possible.
Chapters:
00:00 - 07:16 - The Low-Down on Prednisone Five Milligrams: What It Is, Side Effects, and More.
07:16 - 11:33 - The Risks of Taking 5 Milligrams of Prednisone: What You Need to Know
Key Takeaways:
1. Depression can occur in patients taking low to moderate doses of Prednisone over an extended period of time.
2. Prednisone is a corticosteroid anti-inflammatory drug used to treat many conditions.
3. The serious side effects associated with taking Prednisone are unlikely to occur at five milligrams.
4. Taking Prednisone for two years or more at doses between five to ten milligrams increases risk of weight gain and cardiovascular disease.
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[@ElazarusWills]

Excellent overview. I have been on prednisone for about two years for PMR (poly myalgic rhumatica) with excellent results and have now tapered down to 2.5 mg/day, beginning at 20 mg. No other major side effects but may be bringing on cataracts.

[@erlinabanayat9161]

😊

[@user-vt1bf6iu7g]

Well explained. Thanks

[@joeherrera2800]

Great info!

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SuperWhatapain]

Thank you so much🎉🎉🎉

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

You’re welcome 😊

[@terrencedeagle4429]

I took it for Crohn's Disease and it worked well with dramatic effects. I was taking 40 mg per day and tapered down minus 5 mg per week. I had roid rage, moonface and huge pimples on different parts of my body.

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

It truly is a miracle in how well it can work with dramatic effects for some diseases. Sorry you had to go through all that!

[@Demise09732]

I was taking 20mg in a day, 10 in the morning and 10 in the evening, the side effects were awful, I had been in a really dark place... Things are slowly getting back to normal but still feeling some insomnia, memory loss and anxiety.

[@alicetlhone4034]

Hi Dr Megan, i was on 60mg and I developed type 2 diabetes i am now at 5 mg and im having a weight gain and having joints pain. 😢😢😢😢

[@shukridahir8526]

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[@alanoneill3065]

Well explained and to the point I take Anlodipine for blood pressure. Today I was prescribed 5mg Prednisone. I am uncertain about taking it

[@erlinabanayat9161]

3:59 z

[@tammycox9789]

I can't have prednisone I'm deathly allergic to it. I almost died and was put in the hospital

[@bluesky7288]

Is my glaucoma, without vision loss, likely to worsen on 9 mg of prednisone, tapering down? My opthamologist doesnt like me on it but my rheumatologist said nothing works as well.

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

I can’t say for certain in specific cases. But generally both of your doctors are right. The nice part is that your eye doctor is already watching out for it and can give you eyedrops to help.

[@erlinabanayat9161]

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[@arantxaperezgutierrez603]

I got it prescribed for 2 months and I’m so scared to get a moon face, is it likely??? I used prednisone before in much higher doses and did get a moon face

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Moon face is one of the side effects prednisone is causing. Check out this article about "How to Embrace and Reduce Moon Face" Read & watch here: prednisonepharmacist.com/side-effects-solutions/embrace-and-reduce-moon-face/ For more information about prednisone, we have a bunch of content and articles that might be of help in your condition. You can browse our website at Prednisonepharmacist.com and discover ways to manage and counteract the side effects of prednisone.

[@jessiebaboolal5585]

I have been taking prednisolone for about 3years for enzyme on my fingers been to many doctor's. Symptoms clear up for awhile then comes back. Now I am taking 1 or 2 a day on my own just to keep the rashes down a little bit. There are now symptoms of cataract on both my eyes. Any advice will be much appreciated

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Yikes, I'm sorry you're stuck. I'd recommend asking a doctor to help you find the lowest effective dose that keeps the rashes at bay.

[@jessiebaboolal5585]

@@PrednisonePharmacist Thanks for the reply can you tell me how often can i use prednisolone an the dosage. After visiting 8 doctor's and there treatment I am bankrupt I am not going back again

[@matthewbrown356]

I am on this for 5 days on 5mg so will I get many side effects? I’m on it for my lungs. Will my heart be okay?

[@buya89]

İ was given deltacortril prednisolone 5mg by my mother because her doctor apparently prescribed it to her for some non stop itching she has on her body that doesn't go away, and he apparently said that we have to take it as well to prevent this itchiness from being spread in case we have it but we dont know it, but after doing some research this doesnt seem like something we should be taking without consulting with a doctor, can i stop taking the dose after 2 days of taking it?

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

If your taking it for less than 14 days there's no need to taper prednisone. It is important to consult with your doctor before taking this drug.

[@taufikdwipamungkas8972]

How long does it take for moonface due to prednisone to disappear?

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Hi! You can watch this blog about "How long does prednisone side effect last?" here: prednisonepharmacist.com/education/how-long-do-prednisone-side-effects-last/