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Posted 5/27/2016 3:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, my GI has recently decided to start me on Prednisone 30 MG for 1 month due to some pretty bad flaring. After Prednisone I start Remicade. I've never been on Prednisone before, but I've read it can have a lot of nasty side effects. I'm really worried about weight gain, as I've experienced that before with Lexapro (anxiety). I'm just wondering what I can expect for being on it for only a month and if anyone else has had a similar experience. Thanks!!
Posted 5/27/2016 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
Month is not too long - lots of people on this site (including me) have been on it longer, but yes - pred is known for its uncontrollable eating that leads to weight gain, moon face, moodiness, acne, bloat, everything that comes in one. Being on it for a month on a high dose might cause them to show up, being on it long term is like months. Your DOC will just require you to taper it when you begin remicade, so you might be on it longer for a month - then side effects will kick in. Because you know this, don't give in, exercise, take care of your body, don't stress, and don't eat foods high in salt (we retain a lot of water). Unfortunately, pred is such a fast acting drug that will make you feel good but it will come with its own bad side effect, hang in there and I hope remicade works wonders for you - and fast!
Posted 5/27/2016 4:48 PM (GMT 0)
30mg is not that high an initial dose. Even if you take a 2nd month to taper you are not on the steroid for that long. Unless you are particularly sensitive to the drug, you may not have too much side effect trouble.

Expect some speeded up feeling and difficulty sleeping. You may become more anxious and/or irritable. You may or may not get the water retention and or weight issues.

It may raise blood sugar levels, and if you are pre-diabetic, this can be an issue.

Except for sleep trouble, I personally did not have many side effects. After my taper I was on a 10mg does for many months, and I did eventually get a kind of brain fog, and I did have a lot of blood sugar issues.

good luck
Posted 5/27/2016 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't gain any weight on pred, but I did after I came off of it! (I attribute this to healing). My two main side effects were puffy face and insomnia. Good luck!
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