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BlueNites83

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Sep 2004
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Location: Massachusetts
Prednisone Constipation?
Posted: 09-30-04 16:06pm

Ok, this is a rather gross topic, however I feel the need to ask since i've been experiencing it. Embarassed I am currently on prednisone for my skin rash. I've only been on it for 2 weeks, after next week it will be over. Has anyone else in here felt really constipated from taking it? I just really can't seem to go to the bathroom. Like i'll go here or there, but it never feels like enough. My lower stomach looks bloated/swollen. Has anyone else had this side effect, and if so what did you do to help yourself? I'm afraid to take anymore meds "to help me go" because I feel like i'm on enough already. Anyone that could help with this would be appreciated. Smile

ps. I have read everywhere that prednisone can cause obesity. That scares me even though i'm only going to be on it for a short time. Just how long does it take for a person to get obese while on this drug?
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nobleview

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Joined: 23 Sep 2004
Posts: 37
Location: michigan
Some Insight
Posted: 09-30-04 17:43pm

I've taken that drug for asthma and bronchitis I took it for about weeks at one point I donot remember if I was bloated or had trouble going. I can say that to releave bloating and to help you go you so drink prune juice or grape juice. It will help and won't effect your meds. Secondly you have to take the steriod for awhile before it starts making you fat.
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BeckLyn

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Joined: 04 Nov 2004
Posts: 476

Posted: 11-05-04 10:39am

Pred. Is a very harsh steroid/anti. It has a lot of bad side effects. It made me have the runs for the entire time I was on it. Good luck.
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