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sophiesu20099
sophiesu20099

driving me crazy, heart palpitations was advised to take .05 Xanax to lower side effects. On day 3/30'dayscstsrting at 35mg

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  • Nefret
    Nefret sophiesu20099

    Posted

    Hello, do you have PMR or GCA or both?  If not I think you need the asthma section.  Anything we reply is for PMR and GCA patients.
  • manymany
    manymany sophiesu20099

    Posted

    I was prescribed Clenil 200 inhaler for asthma. Would this help you instead of Prednisolone. I am on Prednisolone for GCV and PMR. I too am having a very bad time on them. I know I cannot stop taking them but wonder just how long I can carry on sweating and nausea along with being unable to get out of bed for long or do the simplest of tasks. I was prescribed them on July 29th this year. I wish you well.
    • sophiesu20099
      sophiesu20099 manymany

      Posted

      Thank you, I had to change forums to Asthma, check it out I was on wrong  orm
  • pebbles01
    pebbles01 sophiesu20099

    Posted

    Hi Sophiesu20099

    I too had palpitations when on a higher dose of Pred. they do calm down once your dose is lowered, it is just one of the numerous side effects.

    Being anxious does not help either, try Kalms, it will get better.

    • sophiesu20099
      sophiesu20099 pebbles01

      Posted

      Pharmacist suggested I up my Xanax .05 which helped, I'm on high dose 3 more days, but just down abit...what is lower dose. No caffeine, and tried to take my antidepressant Ciprolex made it much worse. Heart rate over 110 
    • jean_b
      jean_b pebbles01

      Posted

                 Hi pebbles01 hope you wont mind me asking  you about the Kalms only i am very anxious too on pred and have palps especially when anxious do you take them and do you take them everyday or when neded .are they compatible with  pred and can you drive whilst taking them-do they make you drowsy.only on days when i get anxious i struggle   to  get thro the day and would be gad f any one elses input on tackling it -i have had PMR for 4 years  now on 5 mg  been up and down on pred  -so still trying to cope like all of us  here .
    • pebbles01
      pebbles01 jean_b

      Posted

      Hi Jean b

      Kalms are herbal, you can buy them at most supermarkets or health food shops. I take them when I need them.

      I know not everyone agrees to herbal medicine, but I will try anything to help me feel better. They do not make you drowsy.

      I am also trying capsules to boost the immune system, immunace, and omega 3 capsules.

      I am now on 10mg Pred, hoping to reduce next week by 1mg.

      I hope this helps.

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