![]() ![]() This may cause symptoms such as extreme tiredness, weakness, slowed movements, upset stomach, weight loss, changes in skin color, sores in the mouth, and craving for salt. If you suddenly stop taking prednisone, your body may not have enough natural steroids to function normally. Do not stop taking prednisone without talking to your doctor. ![]() Continue to take prednisone even if you feel well. If you are taking prednisone to treat a long-lasting disease, the medication may help control your condition but will not cure it. Tell your doctor if your symptoms improve or get worse or if you get sick or have any changes in your health during your treatment. Your doctor may also need to change your dose if you experience unusual stress on your body such as surgery, illness, infection, or a severe asthma attack. Your doctor may change your dose of prednisone often during your treatment to be sure that you are always taking the lowest dose that works for you. Swallow the delayed-release tablet whole do not chew or crush it. You may mix the concentrated solution with juice, other flavored liquids, or soft foods such as applesauce. If you are taking the concentrated solution, use the specially marked dropper that comes with the medication to measure your dose. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often or for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Your personal dosing schedule will depend on your condition and on how you respond to treatment. Your doctor will probably tell you to take your dose(s) of prednisone at certain time(s) of day every day. Prednisone is usually taken with food one to four times a day or once every other day. Prednisone comes as a tablet, delayed-release tablet, as a solution (liquid), and as a concentrated solution to take by mouth. It works to treat other conditions by reducing swelling and redness and by changing the way the immune system works. It works to treat patients with low levels of corticosteroids by replacing steroids that are normally produced naturally by the body. Prednisone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. Prednisone is also sometimes used to treat the symptoms of certain types of cancer. These conditions include certain types of arthritis severe allergic reactions multiple sclerosis (a disease in which the nerves do not function properly) lupus (a disease in which the body attacks many of its own organs) and certain conditions that affect the lungs, skin, eyes, kidneys blood, thyroid, stomach, and intestines. Prednisone is also used to treat other conditions in patients with normal corticosteroid levels. ![]() Prednisone is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of low corticosteroid levels (lack of certain substances that are usually produced by the body and are needed for normal body functioning). ![]()
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