Posted 7/18/2018 7:16 AM (GMT 0)
I was on 7.5 mg recently increased to 20mg for a flare. Do not think that was enough although it did stop the D but slowing my D down is not the best since I have a stricture. I also got a fistula during that time.
One other time, during a flare I was given 40mg at the ER , but that was for a short time, since GI had me on Remicade too. Did disturb sleep. GI wanted a quick taper so little side effects, none that remain.
I have been on Prednisone up and down from 2.5mg daily to 20mg daily for 8 years. During that time also on 6MP and later Remicade. Remicade healed up fistulas that time however caused scar tissue so now a stricture. GI wanted me to stay on Prednisone while on both of the other drugs. He did not think 6P was working and wanted to add something else. When switched to Remicade he wanted me on it to avoid a reaction to Remicade.
Side effect to Prednisone have been non existent. BP great, weight fine, no swelling, had cataract surgery a few years ago, with both parents having same 5 years later I don't think it changed anything significantly. Check fine for glaucoma, bone density scan fine.
I am allergic to sulfa and the ASA drugs
I have limited choices. Hope the Prednisone works for you.