Prednisolone

[Nina-niunia]

I've got really bad chest infection. GP prescribed 30mg Prednisolone for 5 days, will I get a withdrawal symptoms after I finish my course? GP never mention about any side effects.

[twinkly29]

You shouldn't do after such a short course. I think that's only likely after 3 weeks - or rather if someone has them or 3 weeks they're supposed to be weaned. But it should be fine after 5 days.

You might get side effects while taking them - most commonly sleeping issues - but they should go once you've finished them if you do get them. Not everyone does of course!

[Troilus]

Hi Nina,For me, the benefits far outweigh the side effects, which, thankfully for me aren’t too bad. ( Can’t speak for those around me 😁)

One side effect for me is constipation which in turn gives me puffy ankles.

I perhaps don’t sleep as well as normal, but it isn’t a big problem.

I also get a bit of an energy boost initially, a bit lethargic and grumpy when I finish taking them.

But, they do my breathing the world of good. My peak flows continue to improve after I have finished the course.

[Poobah]

I would add to what the others have said, if after 5 days of Prednisolone you don't feel any better don't hesitate to get in touch with your doctor in order to get further treatment - never wait or give it a couple of days. Having said that, I hope the 5 day course does the trick.

[Yellow75]

Shouldn’t do I’ve just finished a two week course of 30mg and not feeling withdrawal symptoms, other than asthma symptoms still not completely nailed yet.