Error: Hello everyone. I was truly convinced that... - PMRGCAuk

PMRGCAuk

21,317 members40,425 posts

Error

Pangolin43 profile image
11 Replies

Hello everyone.

I was truly convinced that I had taken my 4.5 mg ec coated Prednisolone last night at 23:00 but was feeling a bit rubbish all day at work. By chance I checked my dossette box when home and found I hadn’t taken it at all. I was convinced I had taken it. No wonder I was feeling unwell. I took the 4.5 mg at immediately at 18:30 it will take a while to work.

My question is, ‘ should I take 4.5mg again at 23:00hrs or wait until the next day and space it out?

Thank you in advance 😀

Written by
Pangolin43 profile image
Pangolin43
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
11 Replies
SheffieldJane profile image
SheffieldJane

Personally I would take it at my normal time. I have done this on long haul flights with no negative effects. I would be concerned about triggering a flare if I started messing about with the times.

Pangolin43 profile image
Pangolin43 in reply toSheffieldJane

Thank you for your speedy response. Thank goodness for this forum. I’m going to take next dose at normal time 😀

piglette profile image
piglette

An awful lot of us have done the same as you. I just take the tablets as soon as I realise, then just carry on with my normal regime. So just take the normal dose at 23:00.

Pangolin43 profile image
Pangolin43 in reply topiglette

Thank you Piglette. My instincts felt that this would be the right thing to do...it’s just the dosages seemed so close together. I will do this 😀

PMRpro profile image
PMRproAmbassador in reply toPangolin43

Maybe take just part of tonight's dose? Say the 2.5mg part since I assume you take 2.5 plus 2x1mg?

Pangolin43 profile image
Pangolin43 in reply toPMRpro

Hello PMRpro. Yes that’s how I take Pred. Can I just ask.... do you think 2.5mg at 23:00 hrs is enough and 4.5 too much? Should I take the extra 2mg later the next morning /day to top up before returning to normal the following night? Thank you :-)

PMRpro profile image
PMRproAmbassador in reply toPangolin43

You've only just taken last night's dose, if it were me I'd take 2,5mg. But if you take 4,5mg you'll just have a cracking day tomorrow!

PMRpro profile image
PMRproAmbassador in reply toPMRpro

PS - it might keep you up tonight!

Pangolin43 profile image
Pangolin43 in reply toPMRpro

so 2.5 at 23:00hrs and just forget about the other 2mg completely?

PMRpro profile image
PMRproAmbassador in reply toPangolin43

That is what I'd do - but as I say, if you take the whole normal dose you'll just have a good day tomorrow, you'll have wings ...

Pangolin43 profile image
Pangolin43 in reply toPMRpro

Thank you. That’s really helpful 😀

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Update: Arrived at 4.5 mg & staying for awhile!

I started taking 40 mg of Prednisone in late May 2021, so I've been taking Prednisone for 23 months...
LucilleG profile image

Appointment with consultant

Had my Six monthly check up with my Rheumatologist yesterday in kiddiminster. Went over how I’d...
Flrchrs profile image

My lovely gurus ——advice needed again please.

My dear friends, I need your help once again. My much adored husband passed away 7 weeks ago....
Smokygirl profile image

How to reduce below 5 mg

I've been reading this wonderful web site all year. Thanks to everyone for all the information on...
judyb100 profile image

Flare - what next please

On Pred since January 2020 very slow taper since 10mg (1/2 mg each 8 weeks). Got to 3.5mg (with a...

Moderation team

SophieMB profile image
SophieMBPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.