When is the best time to take pred so I'm not awake all night?

Hi folks,

After 3 years of a great remission, I'm now cramping and carpping and moaning and groaning and you know all the rest that goes with it.

I went to ER last week and they sent me home with pred and vicodin and ativan. Gave me a shot of pred while I was there. Gave me a shot of something that put me into a zone where I saw the doorknob on the door start to slide down the door. (good stuff!)

I've never taken pred orally and I have to take 50mgs. for 4 days. Then I get to see my GI when he gets back from vacation. So I have two questions:

1. Why are doctors always on vacation?

2. At what time of day should I take the pred? I don't care for the thought of insomnia. It's already hard enough to get a good night's sleep. If it were to give me insomnia, should I take it first thing in the morning, so I'm tired by bed time? Or should I take it at bed time and try to fall asleep before it kicks in? Any ideas?

Hi, I have taken pred for years and always take it after eating breakfast. I think Doctors are always on holidays because they can afford it more than us regular folk. Good luck Squattie. Jo

I always take mine first thing in the morning as early as possible. And I'm not sure why doctors are always on vacation.
I need mine and he was on vacation yesterday and today so I have to wait until Monday. UGH!!

First thing in the morning here too. Now I wake up at 6:30 am and take it. Roll over and go back to sleep for a few more hours! :)