O/d'd on Pred.: Took 3 * 5mg of pred, rather than... - PMRGCAuk

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O/d'd on Pred.

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Took 3 * 5mg of pred, rather than correct dosage 3 * 1mg. What's best way to get back to 3mg.

thx

Tony

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123mossie

Hi KCRoyals - you aren’t the first & wont be the last to have a slip up with meds. My instinct would be simply to return to 3mgm tomorrow & carry on. Put your 5s at the back of the cupboard! More experienced folk will be along soon to advise..

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Mary63

Only one day on too high a dose is not a problem. Back to where you were!

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer

Just drop back down to 3mg tomorrow - and enjoy today!

But try not to do it again! 😂🤣😂...write a big 5 in black marker on the relevant box.

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SheffieldJane

Go straight back to your normal dose. You should be fine.

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Bcol

Same thoughts as the others but maybe remember if you feel really energised today its the extra Pred not a sudden improvement in what you can achieve.

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KCRoyals

Once again excellent feedback. Much appreciated.

Thx

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Songbird69

You should have a good day today! Enjoy!

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piglette

Much better than the other way round, that can be painful news! Just carry on tomorrow as normal and have a particularly good today!

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GOOD_GRIEF

Oh, you'll be zoomin' today!

But don't go doing too much. The energy lift you feel is temporary, and will be gone by sometime tonight or tomorrow. If you do too much, you'll be feeling it for days!

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KCRoyals in reply toGOOD_GRIEF

Can't remember the last time I Zoomed.

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GOOD_GRIEF in reply toKCRoyals

Fasten your seatbelt!

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PMRproAmbassador in reply toKCRoyals

Thought it was all the rage at present ;)

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PMRproAmbassador

Just take the right dose tomorrow - and enjoy the supercharged couple of days it will probably give you ;)

imagine if u were on 15mg and took 3 x 1mg by mistake, u'd be wondering why u were having such a rubbish day. but at least u could top up ... ur not first and wont be last, have good day, best wishes , polly

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