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Help me please! Has anyone had rapid mood swings while on prednisone? I think I really have lost it for good....
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I have never taken it. I have had mood swings on lexapro. My doctor increased the dosage. Now, I just feel hopelessness. If the swings are two hard to handle, you should call your doctor. You need either a change or change of strength in your medication. That is what you need to do.
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Of course. And no, you haven't lost it. I have been on it for 20 years, doses from 5mg to 160mg. It is a challenge. If you have any questions, feel free to message me anytime.
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Yes I was on prednisone for over a year,80mg. they can make you very agressive towards others.just like the atheletes who take steroids,you are dealing with the samew thing,You may have to ask for valium or something to keep your temper under control if you ar having a really hard time.and make sure your doctor knows he can take care of the side effects.I hope this helps if you have anymore ?? just holler at me.Ill help where I can.
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I take 60-80 mg a day for RA & Wegeners Diesease. I was feeling like I could kill someone else or myself I was raging all the time. My Dr. finally presc. 50mg of topomax a day & 150 mg of effexor & it has really calmed the effects of the predison. Talk to you Dr. soon! Good luck
Magdalena8
I cannot take any steroids PO. I can only take it in my trigger pt injections for pain. When I take them by mouth I get incredibly manic and can get psychotic. Call your doctor and leave a message, they can call something else in to bring you down. That's what they had to do for me.
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