Heart palpitations

[DeanSamson]

Hi I took my prednisolone last night around 2am after finishing work iv been woken up with crazy heart palpitations. Does this drug cause this issue or Is something not quite right?

If had this drug loads times before and can't seem to recall them being this bad perhaps they have I can't remember.

Thanks

[Hidden]

I had rapid breathing once when I had it last year as I had a cold and caused my asthma to be upset a bit. It was caused by me not able to catch my breath fullly back. Might strongly recommend that you talk to a doctor.

[DeanSamson in reply to Hidden]

Thanks I'm only on it for another 2 days Thank God. Heart rate is sitting around 75 to 85 bpm my normal resting Heart rate is 60 ish.

[Hidden in reply to DeanSamson]

Good luck with the next two days. I hope it turns out nothing when you get checked out this minor set back

[DeanSamson in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Camilla I have an appointment at 145pm today I'll let you know how I get on.

[PMRPete]

Unless your doctor or pharmacist gives you different instructions, it's best to take prednisolone as a single dose once a day, straight after breakfast.

Take prednisolone with breakfast so it doesn't upset your stomach.

Taking prednisolone in the morning also means it's less likely to affect your sleep.

nhs.uk/medicines/prednisolone/

[DeanSamson in reply to PMRPete]

Thanks for that Pete. I usually do take it in the morning. I don't usually work night so tried to keep it a simular time and I did eat food with the pills. Thanks agin

[peege in reply to DeanSamson]

I have the same, palpitations, when I take pred and the feeling I've drunk 5 espressos. I set my alarm for 5am, quickly take it & go back to sleep. The worst of the reactions have worn off by night time.

Always read the accompanying leaflet whatever the doc says. P

[DeanSamson in reply to peege]

Yeah I'm the same some effects are good for example the extra energy and good feeling. But them palpitations nearly finished me off.

[Dionysius1662]

I was told to take Prednisolone in the morning only.

Directly after breakfast for this very reason.

I have just taken my first dose.

The pharmacist stressed this to me.

[DeanSamson in reply to Dionysius1662]

Thanks If had them countless times in the past and the docs just said take them all in one dose when ever suits really.

[omahjoa]

It can happen. You should really take them as soon as you get up as they can interfere with your sleep. Hope this helps x

[DeanSamson in reply to omahjoa]

Today was the last day anyhow. Chest seems to be getting very loose now from being tight last few days wonder if that's a good thing.

[Hidden]

No. I have all sorts of irregular heart beats—PACs, PVCs and an episode of afib—but take Prednisone quite safely. It has a lot of side effects, but not that. See your doctor.

[DeanSamson in reply to Hidden]

Hi I did go to the doctor and was put on a ecg machine which came back normal I lowered my prednisolone dose today to 30mg and the heart palpitations came back after about 4 hours but weren't as bad. The doc said it's the prednisolone giving off a stimulating effect. The heart palpitations only lasted a few hours then go.

[clareasthma]

Yep prednesolone can cause palpitations, racing heart, (not good long term), & I take it with breakfast / morning.I avoide taking evening/night prednesolone (unless emergency), because my racing heart banging in my ears keeps me awake!

[DeanSamson in reply to clareasthma]

I have luckily finished my course of steroids. Yeah the banging is crazy thought my heart was coming out. Thanks

[DeanSamson]

Thanks alot