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Prednisone Drug Interactions

Some drugs that may potentially cause prednisone drug interactions include warfarin, phenytoin, and NSAIDs. This eMedTV page covers other drugs that can possibly cause prednisone interactions and what can happen if they're taken along with prednisone.

Prednisone Medication Information

This eMedTV page takes a look at important information on prednisone, a medication used for decreasing inflammation or suppressing an overactive immune system. This page also explains some general safety precautions and side effects of prednisone.

Prednisone Side Affects

Some examples of short-term prednisone side effects include insomnia, headaches, and mood changes. This eMedTV page also lists some long-term side effects of the medication. Prednisone side affects is a common misspelling of prednisone side effects.

Prednisone Side Effects

Short-term side effects of prednisone may include headaches, insomnia, and mood changes. This part of the eMedTV Web site also lists long-term prednisone side effects and explains which require immediate medical attention.

Prednisone Strengths -- 1 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 50 mg

There are six different prednisone strengths available, ranging from 1 mg to 50 mg. This eMedTV Web page lists various available prednisone strengths and explains what factors your doctor will consider before making a dosing recommendation.

Prednisone Tablets

Prednisone tablets are primarily used for their immune-suppressing or anti-inflammatory properties. This eMedTV resource further describes the effects of prednisone and explains what side effects may occur with this medication.

Prednisone Uses

Prednisone is used for treating a number of conditions, including hormonal, skin, or respiratory disorders. This eMedTV resource lists other prednisone uses, describes how the drug works, and explains whether the medicine can be used "off-label."

Prednisone Warnings and Precautions

Prednisone can weaken the immune system in some people, putting them at a higher risk of infections. This eMedTV Web page offers other prednisone warnings and precautions, including other potential side effects that may occur with the drug.

Prednisone Withdrawal

Symptoms of prednisone withdrawal can include fever, difficulty breathing, and loss of appetite. This eMedTV Web page lists other potential symptoms and explains the steps your doctor may take to reduce your risk of withdrawal symptoms.

Prednisone Withdrawal Symptoms

Potential prednisone withdrawal symptoms include nausea, dehydration, and muscle weakness. This eMedTV article lists other possible withdrawal symptoms and explains how you can reduce your risk of going through prednisone withdrawal.

Prednisone Withdrawl

Signs of prednisone withdrawal can include a fever, joint pain, and muscle pain. This eMedTV article lists other possible symptoms and explains how to prevent them. Prednisone withdrawl is a common misspelling of prednisone withdrawal.

Prednizone

Prednisone is a medicine used mostly for its anti-inflammatory or immune-suppressing properties. This eMedTV page covers dosing information for prednisone and lists possible side effects of the drug. Prednizone is a common misspelling of prednisone.

Prevastatin

Pravastatin is a prescription drug used for the treatment of high cholesterol and triglycerides. This eMedTV article explains what else pravastatin is used for and lists its potential side effects. Prevastatin is a common misspelling of pravastatin.

Previfem

Previfem birth control pills are a common form of contraception. This eMedTV page describes Previfem in more detail, explains how it works, offers dosing precautions and tips, and explains what you should know before using this form of birth control.

Previfem Birth Control

Many women choose Previfem for birth control. This eMedTV Web segment looks at the drug. Information discussed includes side effects, interactions, precautions, and dosing.

Previfem Dosing

To ensure the effectiveness of Previfem, dosing instructions must be followed carefully. This page from the eMedTV Web site explains how to start Previfem for the first time and offers important information on what to do if you miss any doses.

Previfem Side Effects

Common Previfem side effects may include breast tenderness, bloating, and nausea. As this eMedTV segment explains, side effects can be bothersome but are usually not dangerous. Some of the potentially serious side effects are listed on this page.

Provastatin

Pravastatin can be used to treat high cholesterol or high triglyceride levels. This eMedTV Web page offers general warnings and precautions for the drug and lists some of the potential side effects. Provastatin is a common misspelling of pravastatin.

Provostatin Side Effects

Common pravastatin side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and headache. This eMedTV page also lists rare side effects and explains which symptoms require medical attention. Provostatin side effects is a common misspelling of pravastatin side effects.

QT-Prolonging Medications

Some QT prolonging medications include amoxapine, ranolazine, and certain arrhythmia drugs. This part of the eMedTV library lists other drugs that may increase the risk of QT prolongation and describes the seriousness of the condition.

Questran

Questran is a drug that is licensed to treat high cholesterol and itching caused by certain liver diseases. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at how the drug works, including the expected results and dosing information.

Questran Alternatives

This page on the eMedTV site offers a list of Questran alternatives, such as other bile acid sequestrants or other cholesterol drugs. Other cholesterol medicines may include niacin, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, statins, and fibrates.

Questran and Pregnancy

Some people may have problems when taking Questran, and pregnancy risks are a valid concern. As this eMedTV page explains, Questran is a pregnancy Category C medicine, meaning it could harm a fetus, though no studies in pregnant women have been done.

Questran Dosage

The recommended Questran dosage when beginning treatment is one packet or one level scoopful a day. This eMedTV article also provides the suggested maintenance Questran dose and offers tips and precautions when taking the medication.

Questran Drug Interactions

This eMedTV resource contains a list of medicines that may cause Questran drug interactions, including thyroid medicines, ezetimibe, and warfarin. Ways to minimize these effects are also offered to ensure the drugs are properly absorbed by the body.

Questran Medicine

Questran Precautions and Warnings

Questran may cause a slight increase in triglycerides, constipation, or teeth problems. This eMedTV segment offers a list of other Questran precautions and warnings, including other potential side effects and who should not take the medicine.

Questran Side Effects

Common Questran side effects may include stomach pain, gas, and nausea. As this eMedTV page explains, while most side effects are minor, some serious problems need to be reported to a doctor, such as difficulty swallowing or unexplained bleeding.

Questran Uses

Questran is used primarily to treat high LDL cholesterol and itching caused by some liver diseases. This eMedTV segment explains these primary uses in more detail, discusses Questran uses in children, and lists possible off-label uses.

Questron

This eMedTV page offers an overview of Questran, a prescription drug used to treat high cholesterol and certain types of itching. This page also covers some general precautions and possible side effects. Questron is a common misspelling of Questran.

Rabeprazol

As a proton pump inhibitor, rabeprazole may help treat conditions such as GERD and duodenal ulcers. This eMedTV page offers a brief overview of rabeprazole and lists possible side effects of the drug. Rabeprazol is a common misspelling of rabeprazole.

Rabeprazole

A healthcare provider may prescribe rabeprazole to treat GERD, duodenal ulcers, and other conditions. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at rabeprazole, including its uses, side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.

Rabeprazole Sodium

Rabeprazole Uses

As this eMedTV segment explains, rabeprazole has been licensed to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), duodenal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and other conditions involving the stomach, esophagus, and intestines.

Rebeprazole

Rabeprazole is a prescription medicine licensed to treat conditions such as duodenal ulcers and GERD. This eMedTV Web resource explains how rabeprazole works, and describes possible side effects. Rebeprazole is a common misspelling of rabeprazole.

Reclipsen

Reclipsen is a prescription birth control pill that works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV resource discusses how Reclipsen works, describes when and how to take it, and explains what you should know before using this form of birth control.

Reclipsen Birth Control Pills

This eMedTV Web segment looks at Reclipsen birth control pills. Information covered includes its side effects, warnings, precautions, dosing, and interactions.

Reclipsen Dosing

There is only one standard Reclipsen dosage -- one pill taken once a day. This part of the eMedTV library offers other important Reclipsen dosing guidelines, including detailed information on what you should do if you miss any of your Reclipsen doses.

Resuvastatin

This eMedTV resource explains how the prescription medication rosuvastatin works to treat several conditions related to heart disease. This page also offers tips for when and how to take the drug. Resuvastatin is a common misspelling of rosuvastatin.

Risedronate

Risedronate is used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease. This eMedTV article offers a complete overview of the drug, including detailed information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and when and how to take it.

Risedronate and Calcium

Risedronate and calcium is a drug used to prevent and treat osteoporosis. This portion of the eMedTV library provides a detailed overview of the drug, including information on its effects, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Risedronate and Calcium -- Drug Information

Risedronate and Calcium Dosing

This eMedTV article provides an overview of risedronate and calcium dosing, including how your doctor will determine your dosage. In general, a risedronate tablet is taken once a week, and calcium tablets are taken on the other six days of the week.

Risedronate Dosing

Your healthcare provider may recommend daily, weekly, or monthly dosages of risedronate. This eMedTV selection takes an in-depth look at risedronate dosing and offers helpful guidelines on when and how the drug should be taken.

Risedronate Sodium Tablets

Rivastigmine for Alzheimer's

One of the several medicines available to treat Alzheimer's disease is rivastigmine. This eMedTV Web segment discusses the drug, including its possible side effects, warnings, dosing, interactions, and more.

Rivastigmine Patch

The rivastigmine patch is commonly used to treat dementia caused by Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. This eMedTV page explains how to use the patch, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur.

Rivastigmine Patch Dosing

The usual rivastigmine patch dose is low to start with and then increased if necessary. This part of the eMedTV library covers rivastigmine patch dosing in more detail and explains how to switch from the capsules or liquid to the patch.

Rosuvastatin

Rosuvastatin is a prescription drug used to treat a number of conditions related to heart disease. This eMedTV page discuses some specific uses for the drug (such as treating high cholesterol), as well as how it works and its possible side effects.

Rosuvastatin Calcium

Rosuvastatin Side Effects

Sore throat, back pain, and flu symptoms are a few common rosuvastatin side effects. This eMedTV resource also covers rare side effects, such as fainting and pancreatitis, and explains that it's important to let your doctor know if problems occur.

Semvistatin

Simvastatin is a prescription medication approved to lower cholesterol levels. This eMedTV Web page explains what else this drug is used for and describes how it works for these various conditions. Semvistatin is a common misspelling of simvastatin.

Should Phenergan Be Used in Children?

As this eMedTV article explains, Phenergan should not be used in children under the age of two. It should only be used for prolonged vomiting due to established causes in older children. A link to more in-depth information is also included.

Side Effects of Aprepitant

Weakness, fatigue, hiccups, and hair loss are the most common side effects of aprepitant. This eMedTV page describes other common aprepitant side effects, lists rare but possible problems, and explains which side effects require medical attention.

Side Effects of Aranelle

Although most people don't have any problems while on Aranelle, side effects (such as nausea) are possible. This eMedTV page takes a closer look at some of the common and more serious side effects of Aranelle.

Side Effects of Atorvastatin

Muscle pain, headache, diarrhea, and joint pain are possible side effects of atorvastatin. This section of the eMedTV Web site identifies common and rare side effects seen with the drug and provides links to additional information.

Side Effects of Azelastine

Nasal burning, nosebleed, and headache are some of the most common side effects of azelastine. This eMedTV Web page lists other side effects that may occur with the drug, including potentially serious problems that may require medical attention.

Side Effects of Azelastine Ophthalmic Solution

Headaches, a bitter taste, and eye burning are common side effects of azelastine ophthalmic solution. This eMedTV page describes other common side effects and also lists rare but potentially serious side effects of the eye drops.

Side Effects of Beclomethasone Nasal Spray

Headache, stuffy nose, and nausea are some of the common side effects of beclomethasone nasal spray. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects, including serious ones that should be reported to a doctor (such as signs of steroid toxicity).

Side Effects of Bepotastine

In clinical studies, the most commonly reported side effect of bepotastine was a mild taste in the mouth. This eMedTV Web page lists both common and rare side effects of this drug and explains which problems require immediate medical attention.

Side Effects of Budesonide Nasal Spray

Some of the most common side effects of budesonide nasal spray include cough, sore throat, and nosebleeds. This eMedTV page lists other common side effects seen with the drug, as well as potentially serious problems that require medical attention.

Side Effects of Carbinoxamine

Common side effects of carbinoxamine include sedation, chest mucus, and coordination problems. This eMedTV resource explains what other side effects may occur with this drug and lists potentially serious problems that require medical attention.

Side Effects of Certolizumab Pegol

Common side effects of certolizumab pegol include urinary tract infections, joint pain, and the common cold. This eMedTV segment also lists rare side effects, as well as potentially serious problems that require medical attention.

Side Effects of Cesia

While most people tolerate Cesia well, side effects (such as nausea and bloating) are possible. This eMedTV segment provides a list of several possible side effects of Cesia. Also included is an explanation of birth control pills and clinical trials.

Side Effects of Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine

Some of the common side effects of cetirizine and pseudoephedrine include insomnia and dry mouth. This eMedTV selection lists a number of possible side effects seen with the combination drug and includes instructions on what to do if they occur.

Side Effects of Ciclesonide

Severe nosebleeds, wheezing, and allergic reactions are potentially serious side effects of ciclesonide. As this eMedTV page explains, however, side effects are usually minor. This page also lists some of the more common ciclesonide side effects.