Prednisone Side Effects Control: Steps to Take for a Smoother Experience

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The content is a discussion by Dr. Megan, a Prednisone pharmacist, about the prevention and treatment of Prednisone side effects. The discussion is based on a 2016 study conducted by researchers from the Netherlands and Germany. Prednisone and other steroids can have harmful side effects such as osteoporosis, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and infections. Dr. Megan provides recommendations for preventing them. She also offers a Prednisone checklist and warns against common mistakes people make while taking Prednisone.
Chapters
(0:00-1:39) Prevention and Discussion of Prednisone Side Effects
(1:40-2:18) The Four Most Worrisome Side Effects of Prednisone
(2:19-5:13) Ways To Prevent Prednisone Side Effects
(5:14-7:50) Side Effects of Prednisone That Can Be Treated
(7:51-11:29) Prednisone Drug Interaction
(11:30-12:09) Guide To Avoid The Top 7 Mistakes on Prednisone
Key Takeaways
1. Prednisone and other steroids can have harmful side effects such as osteoporosis, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and infections. It is important for patients to be informed about these potential side effects.
2. Patients taking Prednisone should adopt a healthy lifestyle, including quitting smoking, increasing physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight, to minimize the risk of side effects.
3. The 2016 study highlights three specific side effects of Prednisone that can be prevented. Osteoporosis can be prevented with vitamin D and calcium supplements, peptic ulcer disease can be avoided by avoiding NSAID drugs or taking a proton pump inhibitor alongside Prednisone, and infections can be prevented through vaccinations like pneumococcal and influenza vaccines.
4. Dr. Megan recommends the shingrix vaccine to prevent shingles in patients taking Prednisone.
5. It is important to follow a Prednisone checklist and avoid common mistakes while taking Prednisone to ensure a safer treatment experience.

[@TexasLonghornRanch]

What’s the best kind of calcium supplement to take?

[@cujet]

60M, on pred long term along with hydrocortisone for autoimmune MCTD/Hashi's and secondary adrenal insuff. Recently got over a very nasty bout of shingles. Do you recommend the shingles vax despite having some natural immunity?

[@TexasLonghornRanch]

Prednisone causes muscle loss?

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Yes, it's one of the side effects that prednisone is causing.
Check out this article about "Extreme Damage to Muscles from Prednisone - Muscle Weakness" that might be of help in your condition.
View the full article here:
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