Prednisone for Asthma....HELP?
I have been put on Prednisone for a horrible asthma attack. I have gone since my teenage years with very acute asthma, but after I had my daughter, I'm not sure if I got sick or what happened but I have been having a horrible time with my asthma, I even ended up in the hospital three times with my oxygen levels at 83 percent. I'm not sure how bad this is but I know for sure it's not good... I was put on a whole mess of medications including Prednisone... For ten days... 50 MGS twice a day for five days and 50 mgs once a day for the next five days... Well while researching the drug, I am royally freaked out. I've read things about the side effects such as the outcome of coming off of this drug, like panic attacks, hair loss, weight gain depression, high blood pressure. The shakes, anxiety. OMG. I already suffer from horrific anxiety disorder and bulimia which scares me about the panic attacks and weight gain.
So question is, do you think this short of time, and with the dosage, I can suffer from these side effects. Someone help... It's like, either breathe and die from a side effect... Or don't breathe, and be miserable my entire life.
Answer by Mike
Well, I'll tell you something about drug side-effects, and I'm not trying to be cold, but: If you are dead because you didn't take them, you don't care. Breathing is always a GOOD thing!
So, take the drug, if your doctor thinks it'll help your condition. Try to pay a lot of attention to how your body "feels" afterwards, and let your doctor know of anything strange. Maybe you won't have any side effects at all. Severe asthma can be fatal, so don't screw around on the internet asking strangers, ask your doctor!
Answer by Superclerk
Side effects from prednisone are a lesser evil than not breathing. Take care to avoid allergens, and get on a regular allergy medicine to avoid or lessen future attacks. You'll probably gain weight, become a bit more anxious from the predinisone. You're right- these side effects can be serious. You'll also want to manage your anxiety, since that will affect your breathing too. Discuss a long term care program for your allergies with your doctor.
Answer by Mary
I agree with the other posters, breathing is better than the side effects. It is short term, you will be fine. 83% is pretty low. Normal is 95 and above. Most people are 98 and above. We put people on oxygen less than 90.
You need to talk to an asthma specialist and get on a proper controller medication so you do not have attacks. 2 popular controller meds are advair and singular. Advair has a steriod component but because it goes just to the lungs it does not have the same side effects as prednisone.
Good Luck
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