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Suggest Dosage For Prednisone
I ve been taking prednisone for the past several days and took my dosage today about 6 hours later than normal. I immediately started feeling very anxious and while tired was unable to simply lie down and take a nap. Should I be concerned and can I do anything to relieve the anxiety. I m 70 and have had a respiratory illness (like the flu) for about 5 days.rf
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Hi,
Of course, it is the symptoms of anxiety and it may not be due to Prednisone. You can try the anti-anxiety drug like Amitriptyline but prior to this, I would advise you to control your thought and just be positive. Try some exercise and control your thoughts, it is easy to do and you can do this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain,
General & Family Physician
Of course, it is the symptoms of anxiety and it may not be due to Prednisone. You can try the anti-anxiety drug like Amitriptyline but prior to this, I would advise you to control your thought and just be positive. Try some exercise and control your thoughts, it is easy to do and you can do this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain,
General & Family Physician
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