Steroid reduction

[kitkatmum]

Hi, is it normal for your blood pressure to be all over the place when you start reducing prednisone? I’ve been on 60mg since November and have reduced down to 20mg in past 4 weeks. I’m seeing side effects and wondered what anyone else with GPA had experienced. Thanks.

[Birmingham64]

Hi yes my blood pressure has been all over the place while reducing so my gp upped my blood pressure medication to try & stabilise it,I'm currently down to 15mg having been on higher doses for the last 15 months

[kitkatmum in reply to Birmingham64]

Thanks , I appreciate knowing what everyone else has experienced.

[AmyS1]

Steroids cause the blood pressure to go up. You would expect the blood pressure to reduce when you reduce your steroids. Your blood pressure medication may need reducing.

[kitkatmum in reply to AmyS1]

Thanks Amy.

[maisie5]

Hi K

You need to ring or see your GP, Consultant if possible. ASAP

All the best

[kitkatmum in reply to maisie5]

Thanks Maisie.

[danerd1960]

Yes! I have been tapering on & off for 3 years but am back on high dose 75 mg due to relapse of GPA.

[kitkatmum in reply to danerd1960]

Thankyou.