Telepraph article

[diana1998]

Did anyone read on page 2 today about prednisolone and the effects it can have on the heart?

[123mossie]

Sounds interesting, could you jive us a link to it?

[piglette in reply to 123mossie]

There is a thread on this at

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

[PMRpro Ambassador]

DL already posted about it and there was discussion yesterday - piglette has given the link.

[YuliK]

Diana Good morning

There are many medications that can affect the heart.

Heart failure medicine dos and don'ts: What to avoid

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). ...

Cold and cough medicines with pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine. ...

Alka-Seltzer® – this has too much sodium (salt).

Calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem (Cardizem) or verapamil (Calan, Verelan). ...

Before you take any medicine, herb, or supplement, call your doctor.

Medicines That Can Cause Changes in Heart Rate or Rhythm

Asthma medicines.

Decongestants and cold medicines.

Illegal drugs such as cocaine or amphetamines.

Some heart and blood pressure medicines.

Some medicines for depression and anxiety.

Thyroid medicine.

Source :

heart.org/en/health-topics/...

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to YuliK]

Valid point hiding in there - bet they didn't look at the NSAIDs a lot of those patients were also taking!

[YuliK in reply to PMRpro]

Morning PMRpro.

I’m taking at least four of those ‘avoid drugs’

All the various Doctors who are treating me, know ( or should know) which medications I’m taking.

Quite scary when you think about it.

YuliK 😷

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to YuliK]

Maybe best NOT to think about it ...

[YuliK in reply to PMRpro]

The truth be known, I really don’t...I’ve decided, that you’re doomed if you do, and you’re doomed if you don’t ...😂😂😂

[diana1998 in reply to YuliK]

Take what one needs and don't worry about it

[YuliK in reply to diana1998]

Most definitely Diana. 👍

[PoolePerson]

Sorry I dont really have any special info on Prednisolone. The only advice I can give after my 2 1/2 year experience with PMR is reduce Pred. at snail pace!! That worked for me the second time of trying.