While prednisone is not a stimulant, it can make you feel more alert or jittery. It doesn t really interrupt sleep, but some patients find it keeps them awake when they don t want to be
Common short-term side effects include changes in appetite, mood, energy, and sleep. Long-term prednisone treatment can lead to weight gain, osteoporosis, and cataracts. Diarrhea isn t a side effect of prednisone.
I can t sleep when I take prednisone. I was tired of my mood swings from lack of sleep and the guilt that came with inflicting them on the people around me. I went to my GP and she proscribed a sleep aid. Don t be afraid to talk to your normal doctor about the impacts of your RA meds.
Why can t I sleep? Go through this list to see whether you might have one of these sleep-stealing conditions. Also check your medicine cabinet. Some medicines, including corticosteroids (prednisone), cold and flu remedies, and certain antidepressants also can interfere with sleep. 1. Sleep apnea
prednisone can help patients sleep better at night. Sleep disturbances: Prednisone can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to insomnia or other sleep disturbances
Can t sleep on this stuff! This community is a discussion around the side effects people experience on the drug prednisone, and people can also share their tips
My ShiTzu has been on prednisone every day for a year now. Most nights, he is so restless won t sleep. Therefore, I can t get any sleep. I WILL NOT lock him out of our bedroom! He has slept with me for 13 yrs. Is there anything he can safely have to help him sleep?
While prednisone is not a stimulant, it can make you feel more alert or jittery. It doesn t really interrupt sleep, but some patients find it keeps them awake when they don t want to be
Hey y all. Wanted to see if anyone has ever experienced similar things while being on prednisone. Since I started taking prednisone for this CH cycle I m in, I literally can t sleep. My brain is exhausted but it feels like my body won t sleep.
Capt. James T Kirk and my Doctor friend Scotty xxx