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Accidentally taken too much pred today.

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Sars77
Sars77

In my mass of brain fog today I'm sure I've taken 25mg pred instead of the usual 15mg. I won't bore you with the details of my silly actions!

Should I somehow taper down or is it OK to return to usual dose tomorrow?

Thanks for listening!

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  • GeordieJane
    GeordieJane Sars77

    Posted

    I did something similar a while back and rang our NHS helpline. They suggsted it was an'accidental overdose' and wanted to send an ambulance! To cut a long story short, I ended up at A&E but once I had explained the situation and I only wanted to know 'what dose do I take tomorrow?' - they said, don't worry and return to your normal dose ASAP.

  • Silver49
    Silver49 Sars77

    Posted

    This probably happens a lot .....easily done. Go back to your normal dose tomorrow. I have a routine for remembering to take my steroids at the correct amount but as someone else said you can buy pill containers which give the day and there are some which have meal times. You can buy whatever suits your requirements. It certainly saves mistakes.
  • EileenH
    EileenH Sars77

    Posted

    Usual dose tomorrow - and enjoy feeling good today ;-)
  • Flutterbie57
    Flutterbie57 Sars77

    Posted

    This is well timed for me. I was pondering this morn whether to up my dose for one day, just to see how I felt.I can barely drag myself around again at the mo. I have other issues (Fibromyalgia/muscle/bone problems) so i am never sure what is bringing me down. Did you return to your normal dose Sars without any problems ?
    • Michdonn
      Michdonn Flutterbie57

      Posted

      Were you at a dose level that you think you were PMR pain free? Was that level much higher? Do you think you might be having a flare? Ask yourself those questions. Hope that helps!
    • Flutterbie57
      Flutterbie57 Michdonn

      Posted

      Something is flaring , but i don't know what. My head sweats have come back with a vengeance. I had them before I was diagnosed. It is winter here.  I did have the head sweats for months before the major pain onset, so maybe I am borderline flaring. Thanks. When i get like this my brain is so fogged i can't think clearly.

       

    • EileenH
      EileenH Flutterbie57

      Posted

      Did your blood markers follow your progress? If so it may be worth getting them checked. It sounds very like a flare - or are you around 5mg? Then it could be adrenal insufficiency.
  • sandy08116
    sandy08116 Sars77

    Posted

    Don't worry about it. Usual dose tomorrow. I take 8 preds, one aspirin and omneprazole a day in the morning. I was at a café having breakfast with a friend, threw back the pills, missed my mouth and some flew away. Ah well. Back to breakfast! It didn't kill me.

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