Is prednisone diuretic? Going to loo 5 to 6 times at night!
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It was for me!!! Got better as the dose reduced.
It does seem to have an effect on my waterworks!
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.
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.
consult with doc...too easy to blame pred for everything,,,just check it out
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