Before taking Prednisolone 5 mg make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:
* If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
* If you suffer from adrenal suppression.
* If you have ever suffered from tuberculosis (TB).
* If you have high blood pressure.
* If you have had a heart attack.
* If you have liver, kidney or heart problems.
* If you or anyone in your family has diabetes mellitus or glaucoma.
* If you suffer from osteoporosis (weakened bones).
* If you suffer from hypothyroidism.
* If you have any problems with your eyes.
* If you suffer from mental health problems.
* If you suffer from epilepsy.
* If you have had a stomach ulcer.
* If you have ever experienced muscle pain after taking steroids.
* If you have had, or are about to have any vaccinations.
* If you are currently unwell.
* If you or anyone you are in close contact with has chickenpox.
How to take Prednisolone 5 mg:
* Always follow the instructions given to you by your doctor.
* Take Prednisolone 5 mg with or after food.
* The dose of Prednisolone 5 mg , when taken by mouth, may consist of several tablets, and may need to be taken all at once in the morning.
* If you have been prescribed soluble Prednisolone 5 mg you must dissolve or mix it in water before taking.
* If you have been prescribed enteric-coated Prednisolone 5 mg you must swallow it whole, not chewed or crushed.
* If you have been taking Prednisolone 5 mg for a long time (more than 3 weeks), never stop treatment suddenly. Speak to your doctor who will advise on a gradual reduction.
Getting the most from your Treatment
# Long courses of Prednisolone 5 mg can make you more likely to catch infections, therefore if you come into contact with anyone who has measles, shingles or chicken pox (or suspects they might have them) you must see your doctor as soon as possible.
# If you have been given a steroid treatment card, carry it with you at all times. This is a blue card with details about dose, duration of treatment, who prescribed it, and guidance on minimising risk.
# Before having any kind of medical treatment or surgery, including dental or emergency treatment or any medical tests, tell the doctor, dentist or surgeon you are taking Prednisolone 5 mg and show them your treatment card.
# While taking Prednisolone 5 mg do not have any vaccinations without speaking to your doctor first.
# You should avoid taking indigestion remedies at the same time as enteric-coated Prednisolone 5 mg .
Common side-effects:
- Feeling sick or indigestion
- Abdominal pain
- Increased appetite
- Dizziness, difficulty sleeping
- Tiredness
- Oral thrush
Long term use of high doses of Prednisolone 5 mg may cause Cushing's syndrome with moon face (red, puffy and round), stretch marks, and acne; thinning of the bones or skin and overgrowth of hair. These usually return to normal once the treatment has been stopped.
Prednisolone 5 mg may cause mood or behaviour changes - speak to your doctor if you notice any worrying changes.
How to store Prednisolone 5 mg :
* Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
* Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.
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