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Prednisone and Z-pak

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Lockerby
Lockerby

I have been perscribed z-pak, and prednisone for Labyrinthitis. I am very nervous about both medications honestly, I know how the pak makes me feel but I just started taking Prednisone this morning (20 mg a day for 5 days). I feel really anxious, I don't know if its just my anxiety or if it's the drug itself. Does anyone know anyway to calm these feelings? I have Ativan, but I don't like taking it that much. (benzos are addictive) Is it possible for the Prednisone to actually make you feel tired? Please I need some insight before I start ripping my hair out, lol. Thank you! cool

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  • EileenH
    EileenH Lockerby

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    They are doing complementary things so are good together in this case.

    Pred can make you feel anxious but not so much at this dose which is a moderate one. And yes, pred can make you feel tired. Just try to calm down and accept that together they should make you feel much better even if you feel a bit worse first.

    • Lockerby
      Lockerby EileenH

      Posted

      I appreciate that. Will the anxious feeling subside as the day goes on? Does it fade away at all?
    • EileenH
      EileenH Lockerby

      Posted

      It depends - I've been on pred at a slightly lower dose for years and it never made me anxious that I can remember. Most such things improve after a while. But you are only on it for 5 days so try and hold out.  If it is too bad go back and ask your doctor for some help.
    • Lockerby
      Lockerby EileenH

      Posted

      I have Ativan, I just try and hold back on taking them. It hurts the healing process of lab so I've heard
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