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

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Charlie1boy

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

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piglette

It does seem to have an effect on my waterworks!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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agingfeminist

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

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