What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Cushing syndrome
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Infection, such as herpes, measles, tuberculosis, chickenpox
- Kidney disease
- Mental health conditions
- Myasthenia gravis
- Osteoporosis, weak bones
- Recent or upcoming vaccine
- Stomach ulcers, other stomach or intestine problems
- Thyroid disease
- An unusual or allergic reaction to prednisolone, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breastfeeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
This medication may also interact with the following:
- Amphotericin B
- Aspirin and aspirin-like medications
- Cholestyramine
- Cyclosporine
- Digoxin
- Diuretics
- Estrogen and progestin hormones
- Ketoconazole
- Medications for diabetes, such as insulin, glipizide, glyburide
- NSAIDS, medications for pain and inflammation, such as ibuprofen or naproxen
- Phenytoin
- Rifampin
- Vaccines
- Warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. If you are taking this medication over a prolonged period, carry an identification card with your name and address, the type and dose of your medication, and your care team's name and address.
This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Tell your care team if you are around anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your care team that you have taken this medication within the last twelve months.
Ask your care team about your diet. You may need to lower the amount of salt you eat.
This medication may increase blood sugar. Ask your care team if changes in diet or medications are needed if you have diabetes.