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Take Prednisone For Gout. Have AFIB, Diabetes And Thyroid, Taking Synthroid, Metfromin, Cardizem, Lasinapril And Atenol. Safe?
When I take prednisone I have energy and feel great I take it for gout, I have not had energy for about fourteen years I am a fib diabetic and have had my thyroid nuked am taking meds ,,synthroid ,met forum ,glipiside ,digoxin,atenolol, cardizem,lasinapril .i felt so good on the steroids I was wondering if it was feasible to take them all the time ,I was taking 40 mg a day for ten days for the gout. Iam 67 years old
Fri, 27 Sep 2013
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You may need to urgently reduce dose of prednisolone and stop it after some days.
this dose may have hazardous side effect on your body.
Start febuxostat for gout consulting your doctor.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
You may need to urgently reduce dose of prednisolone and stop it after some days.
this dose may have hazardous side effect on your body.
Start febuxostat for gout consulting your doctor.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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