Prendnisoline

[Red58]

Treatment stop while on prendnisolone for month start at ten a day reduce every three days till one a day feel dizzy n weak is this normal

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Dear Red58

Sorry you are feeling dizzy and weak you need to let your doctor, oncology team or pharmacist know today/ promptly that you are feeling this way.

Do not stop your steroids suddenly or change the dose that is not prescribed.

Call your GP ,local pharmacist or lung cancer nurse specialist for advice or NHS 24 on 111

Hope you feel better soon.

After you report these side effects, and if you wish to discuss anything further you can email ask the nurse at [e-mail] or call our free phone nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200 Monday to Thursday 0900-1700 and Friday 0900-1600

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team

[Sixtygirl]

Hi red hope you are ok im on the same steroids but now I've been reduced to 2 a day I done it in stages like you but found I could manage better on 2 and stayed there the only downfall to these is putting on weight especially in the face. Side effects are normal but soon wear off just take it easy when you get up and sit a couple of minutes before you move. Get your blood pressure done to be on the safe side hope this helps take care xxx

[Red58 in reply to Sixtygirl]

Hi I phoned my cancer nurse yes it side effect she say more they reduced should get better thankyou for your helpAnd support as I’m very scared about everything xx

[Sixtygirl in reply to Red58]

Hi red don't be scared if you are never sure of something ring your nurse oncologist or even talk on here. Side effects with steroids can all be different your doctor will eventually reduce your dose I'm like I said down to 2 a day from eight and gradually loosing the weight of my face good luck we are always here if you need a chat x

[Red58 in reply to Sixtygirl]

I know and thankyou so much yous are a life line ❤️

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Side effects are normal for steroids, however there are symptoms to be aware of that you need to seek medical attention/ inform the doctors immediately

blurred vision, dizziness or fainting, a fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat, increased thirst or urination, irritability, or unusual tiredness or weakness.

The best advice is to discuss with your pharmacist or doctor.

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team