Timing of Prednisone seems to be important

[Linny3]

I have always taken my pred. about 10-11pm. For the past 6 years, everything has gone well. I had a little stiffness in morning but it passed quickly. When I was in the hospital with covid they gave me pred between 8-9am. It seemed to work ok so I continued that schedule when I got home. All was ok for about 3 weeks, however I noticed a little more pain and stiffness in the mornings. I kind of ignored it until today. Wow I could hardly move and the pain was really bad. Then it dawned on me. I was getting a high amount of steroids given by a shot daily in the morning at the hospital. No wonder I was pretty good in the mornings. So, I am going back to my night time regime. Now, I took my dose this morning for today, I am assuming I will take tomorrows dose tonight at 10-11pm? My only other thought is to split the does for tonight, half tonight and half in the morning? Then continue with full dose at night after that? Any ideas?

Thanks

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I'd do it as you suggest first - morning dose and then evening dose today. Much the simplest and the slightly higher amount in the 24 hours will just give you a good day.

[Linny3 in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks for the reply that is what I was thinking.Pain from this morning still not totally cleared out so maybe I need a little extra pred to help out.

[Blearyeyed]

Totally agree , hope it rectifies itself soon , just give yourself an easy week while you readjust , Bee

[Lafontainepam1]

I have been on Prednisone for 10 years, I always take it with my breakfast around 7:00-8:00am, I am currently at 6 mg, we’ll see if I can get to 5 😎

[Linny3 in reply to Lafontainepam1]

Good Luck it is just so hard

[Lafontainepam1]

My best advice is, try not to overdo in any physical thing, and try not to get stressed out.