Thursday, October, 29, 2009
Prednisone Dosage With Ldn
October 02, 2008
Dr. Mitchell Hecht responds to a reader's question about the
psychiatric effects of taking steroids. The reader reports that her
mother inexplicably spent $15,000 on a shopping channel while
taking prednisone. Dr. Hecht gives information about what types of
steroids and dosages are most likely to cause erratic behavior. He
also offers advice on drugs like Prozac, Zoloft, and Depakote that
may be used to help people stabilize their moods and lessen the
steroids' effects.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Mark Borigini, M.D.
,
Health Expert
...rheumatologists do use prednisone. Prednisone, even in low dosages, can cause high blood sugar,...
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By Christine Miller
,
Health Expert
...adverse reactions, long-term negative effects of low dosages and the usefulness of using...
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Health Guide
...prescription bottles is so tiny that older eyes may have difficulty, even with glasses, reading the proper
dosage to be taken.In addition to all the work that you as a caretaker must do already is...
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...well-controlled. Your doctor may need to change some of your medications, or increase or decrease the
dosage, depending on whether your asthma is well-controlled or not well-controlled.These are...
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...produce natural steroids. Withdrawal symptoms, including fever, malaise, and joint pain may occur if the
dosage is lowered too rapidly. If this happens, the
dosage is increased slightly and...
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...produce natural steroids. Withdrawal symptoms, including fever, malaise, and joint pain, may occur if the
dosage is lowered too rapidly. If this happens, the
dosage is increased slightly and...
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...irritation. About 50% of people taking oral gold experience diarrhea, which can be offset by reducing the
dosage or taking bulk formers, such as Metamucil.Injected gold is the most toxic of all...
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Medications
Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system's... Read more »
Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system's... Read more »
Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system's... Read more »
...your doctor. Follow the dosing schedule carefully. Dosage is based on your medical condition and... Read more »
Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system's response... Read more »
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