Prednisolone Withdrawal Symptoms

[Bigbluemonkey]

I was taking 15mg of Prednisolone and was then put on 9mg of Budesonide at the same time with the idea of stopping Pred & staying on Bud.

Trouble is they told me to stop Pred abruptly after one week without tapering.

Last night & today I feel very, very rough. The only way to describe it is like I've lived in a dark cave without sleep for a month & I've just stepped out into the sunlight. My eyes feel like dried out raisins. I'm aching, feel groggy & frazzled. Like the mother of all hangovers. Horrible

Has anyone else experienced this? Could it be my reaction to Budesonide? Could it be my liver?

Should I start taking 5mg Pred to try & calm it down or will it calm down on its own.

I felt fine when I was taking both meds.

I'm getting big aches from upper right quadrant area as well since last night 😬

I need your help please 😊

[Bigbluemonkey]

And greasy cold sweats as well.

[gillrich in reply to Bigbluemonkey]

Best thin always is phone Dr or consultant NOW xx all the best

[Bigbluemonkey in reply to gillrich]

Thank you very much for your help & advice. I've just emailed liver nurse. I'm starting to think it is prednisolone withdrawal. Stopped it Friday, bad from Saturday. Makes sense. 😊👍

[gillrich]

So pleased you have contacted liver nurse x

[PurpleRoberts123]

From what I understand from personal experience sounds like withdrawal symptoms, defiantly contact your Dr. I recently tapered from Prednisolone 5mg after taking for 11 years by reducing 1mg weekly under the supervision of my GP. Unfortunately GP or consultant were not interested when I explained all the same symptoms you are experiencing as well as shaking, weight loss, extreme fatigue and nausea. Best wishes hope you feel better soon!

[Bigbluemonkey]

Thank you. Does sound like withdrawal. That might be a good idea to see GP & to take 1mg to keep it in my system. Did seem odd to go from 15mg to nothing.