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Bluejay96
Bluejay96

I am tapering off prednisone,  and will be down to 10 mg tomorrow. (I was up to 30 for many months.... at least 6)



While decreasing, I have been waking up at night with fear and anxiety (over family). I had moodiness (crying, agitation) while they increased prednisone. Do you think this is just 'moodiness' while coming down?? Just wondered if anyone has had experience with it.

GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
I don't have experience with prednisone, but whenever I am experiencing bad side effects from a drug, or from a new dose of a drug, I would call my doctor's office (the one that prescribed it), leave a detailed message, and let them know what is going on. You don't have to wait until your next appointment. You could call them now, if you want to.

They may or may not want to adjust your dose. Or they would have suggestions on what you could do to feel better.

Sorry you are suffering! I hope you feel better soon!
DeniseD1440
DeniseD1440
Prednisone always affects my anxiety when I am coming off. When I am on, I eat everything in sight. It is a good drug, but it wreaks havoc for a little bit for me.
PinkPrincess
PinkPrincess
I don't have experience with that particular drug but a lot of drugs can cause withdrawal symptoms even if you taper off them. I was on 60mg of Amitriptyline and weaned myself off it over 6 weeks under the instruction of my doctor and I still suffered horrendous withdrawal symptoms. Luckily they didn't last for long but not pleasant when you are going through it!
AnxiousCanuck
AnxiousCanuck
I was on prednisone and it made me feel superhuman. When I needed to come off of it I definitely experienced roid rage. Remember it's a steroid! I was mad at the sun for being too dang bright. It took me a week or two to get my mood back. It also doesnt help that you felt so good and now you're going back to pain and feeling crummy. You'll get through it. It sucks, a lot, but you'll be back to normal in a bit
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