I Have Trigeminal Neuralgia . Im Taking Carbamazepine 100mg Twice

Posted on Tue, 24 Dec 2019

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Question : i have trigeminal neuralgia. Im taking carbamazepine 100mg twice a day. can i add prednisone 20mg twice to three daily?

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
yes, that should be fine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Please understand that taking Prednisone up to 60 mg daily should be done only for a few days. Then the dose should be tapered down over the course of 2-3 weeks.

There are serious long term side effects of taking high dose prednisone for a prolonged period of time.

I'd suggest talking to your prescribing doctor about how to take and taper off of the prednisone.

Regards,
Dr. Robinson

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Kathy Robinson (1 hour later)

thank you. will follow up on your recommendations.

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
thank you

Detailed Answer:
I wish you the best. Trigeminal neuralgia is a painful condition. I hope you get relief soon.
Regards, Dr. Robinson

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D