Diuretic?

[tonyevans48]

Is prednisone diuretic? Going to loo 5 to 6 times at night!

[Charlie1boy]

It was for me!!! Got better as the dose reduced.

[Usav in reply to Charlie1boy]

Do tiazides diuretics cause erectile dysfunction ?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Usav]

Diuretics can cause ED - but this isn't a forum you will find it discussed much as most people with PMR are female so I suggest you speak to your doctor. What is being discussed here is whether PREDNISOLONE, an antiinflammatory medication, can cause frequent urination.

[piglette]

It does seem to have an effect on my waterworks!

[SheffieldJane]

It could be but in your shoes I would get my prostate checked out, you are in an “ at risk” age group and caught early it is easy to treat. Who knows what triggers these things. Waking up 5 - 6 times a night is really disruptive.

[SnazzyD]

I used to due to fluid retention in the day. Reducing salt helped and reduction of dose. Get your heart and prostate checked too.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Some people find it makes them pee - others find it makes them retain fluid.

It has been shown to initiate diuresis and also increase the excretion of sodium through the kidneys.

[agingfeminist]

consult with doc...too easy to blame pred for everything,,,just check it out

[Kittymom7]

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