Prednison ?????

I have a horrible case of poison, possibly sumac, that the doctor prescribed prednisone in tapering dosage. I was wondering if there is anything I should know about taking this and how it will react with my pouch. Thanks for the information. Belinda

It can cause increased appetite. So be careful of your food intake.

But otherwise, you shouldn't have to worry about taking it.

It is a steroidal drug - you are probably not on any super high doses. How long of a course are you on?

You might notice the increased hunger - and many people notice a temporary water weight gain, more prominent when on it for extended periods of time.

Steroids can be a little rough on the pouch - I would take pepcid once a day if you are not already on some sort of acid blocker medication - but double check w/ your md about it.

Feel better!

I took the meds and was on it way too long so be very careful.  Short term is fine.  Yes, it increases your appetite but it also will bloat you too.  My face blew up so big that it looked like i gained 50 lbs.  I would not stay on it longer than a week, 10 days max.

Thanks everyone the prednisone is low dose for a course of one week I think. Starting with twenty mg and decreasing. I already take prilosec and still have some carafate in the cupboard just in case.

I was on it for 10 days over the summer - take pepcid as directed with it. Oh and it made me so sick I didn't want to eat.... I swear it was invented by the devil himself!

FEel better!

I was on it last summer for posion ivy and it made me extremely thirsty and pee alot and made my heart race and I had a terrible time sleeping it was only for a week and I discovered every bathroom in the area but got rid of the poision ivy. Short term like Pam said is ok.  Feel better soon and just drink lots of fluids.