prednisolone 5mg

[Phronsias2]

Hello

Im currently taking 6 prednisolone 5mg daily ,I have been on the NHS site and read " Make sure your doctor is aware if you have" and on the list is underactive thyroid, I have hypothyroidism and my Doctors surgery is closed for the weekend, Im worried about taking prednisolone ,

Any advice will be very welcome

Frank

[corriena]

I'm sure your dr would be aware of the contradictions. If you are concerned try 111. I dont think you should stop taking the steroid as they would of be prescribed for a good reason. If you can't get through to 111 im afraid it will have to wait untill monday. Unless somone on hear has more information.

[snail]

Perhaps a Pharmacist could advise you.

[Phronsias2 in reply to snail]

Thanks,

[ninelives]

Hi there.

As someone who has been on high doses of steroids for many years I would ask you not to alter any of your medications without medical advice.

I think a pharmacist would say the same,by all means try 111 but failing that contact your GP on Monday

Good luck

[Phronsias2]

Thank you for your reply.

[peege]

You are wise to check as GPs can make mistakes when prescribing - especially in these times of high stress.

It has happened to me, the gp has since apologised profusely for his error and said he learnt a valuable lesson on checking a patients history before prescribing. I'd been blue lighted to A&E unconcious.

Check with a pharmacist is my advice.

[DeanSamson]

Do not just stop taking this medication suddenly it can cause a whole host of problems I'm talking from experience. 😊

[judes]

The leaflets that are in with the drugs give the worst case scenario, basically they are covering their backsides after several class actions.

For drug interactions ask a pharmacist they are very knowledgeable.

It’s never a good idea to suddenly stop taking steroids the effects can be quite nasty.

J

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Any major contraindication would be indicated by clearly saying the drug should NOT be taken at the same time as x, y or z. Try speaking to a pharmacist, or your GP on Mon, but meantime don’t stop them.

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Or you can check for interactions on drugs.com