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Looked at the possible side effects - corticosteroid...wow

rustee2011

rustee2011

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Hi Guys,
Just took the final dosage prescribed to me for the allergic reaction... At it's a corticosteroid, possible side effects it can interfere with the neurotransmitters...in a nutshell it can interfere with the antidepressants and cause sleep issues. That explains a bit. Although the swelling went down after the first dose, I was prescribed it for the three days...I can say, that explains why I felt totally out of sorts..I just on the off chance read the side effects given on the packet...I feel a bit better as it explains quite a few things...Onwards and Upwards
 
Glad you have found an explanation for your current feelings and hope the side effects subside soon.
Since I was diagnosed with diabetes, I have become much more likely to read the patient leaflet that comes with drugs before taking them.
Sometimes, the side effects can sound rather scary. But I tell myself, they are rare and I read the notes in case I experience them, not to give myself a reason to avoid taking a drug which should make me feel better overall.
 
Yep, sleep deprivation and the mood swings coupled with bizarre thoughts...thank God I took the final dose today
 
rustee2011 said:
Yep, sleep deprivation and the mood swings coupled with bizarre thoughts...thank God I took the final dose today
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At least you are aware of a potential problem if the reaction happens again, the pharmacist should have checked about suitability if on other medications.
Maybe antihistamines would be more suitable in the future.
 
True, however I had gone to the Urgent care centre upon advice of 111. Honestly, it has scared me a wee bit.
 
I'm mildly allergic to insect bites after years of them eating me for breakfast lunch and dinner. I do not have hay-fever but always have antihistamine in the house in case I get bitten. You were right to get checked at a medical centre as swelling around the mouth needs to be treated seriously.
I have always read the leaflets in medication whilst accepting they are written graphically to avoid litigation. I remember in my 20s reading carefully through a hire company agreement and they laughed saying noone had read it before. My excuse is I am a retired lawyer and used to tell clients they should read documents.
The Diabetes UK site and NHS site have details relating to medication.
 
I do notice that when I am going through a depressive episode, I tend to go online more and research. I have learnt a lot over the years. For example, I had discovered Calm & Clear bush flower remedy a few years ago. I used to use it, however, I tend not to as I think Roy you can sort this out yourself.
 
Hey hey, I took you Prednisolone
to help me, not mess me up.
Yes, within 3 hours the swelling went down.
I wasn't sleeping too good before,
With you, you mashed up my sleep more. I felt like a zombie going in to work.
I felt good in the evening, then go to bed, I toss turn and wake up....what gives

Prednisole - I am so sorry, I never meant to do that.
I was given to you to reduce the lip swelling, and I did that.
Never to harm you in that way.
Please take patience, I am heading away.
I will leave your system soon, and you will restore to new.
I know you will do that,
You have inner strength and full
of resources.

I apologise again, I will leave you quickly as fast as I can.
Blessings and peace to you, my man.

©Roy Lander August 2025
 
Don't panic. If it was a short course it soon leaves your system. I had a two week course in October and a further course in March for cataract ops.
 
rustee2011 said:
I just on the off chance read the side effects given on the packet...
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You should always read the instruction leaflet before taking any medication. It’s important because almost all medications have a small risk of making you very unwell so you need to know what to look out for.
 
Well - at least you now understand exactly why they now only prescribe the shortest course of steroids possible that ought to deal with whatever the medical problem is. Years ago, they'd give you a whole jar of tablets and you never knew whether you needed to take all of them or not - we do get VERY much more precise instructions these days, don't we?
 
Yes, I learned a lot. How even that little time it tinkled with the neurotransmitters - although I was going through a depression, should that's probably how I noticed.
 
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