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Suggest Treatment For Ear Infection While On Prednisone

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Posted on Mon, 2 Jan 2017
Question: A doctor has prescribed a z-pack and prednisone for a nasty sinus/ear infection. I have just about completed the z-pack, but am scared to death to take the prednisone because of possible side effects. The dosage is the standard 10mg to be taken in the 6-5-4-3-2-1 dosage for six days. Question: is there an alternative way to take it? Six pills in one day worries me.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
The duration is so short that the side effects of withdrawal are unlikely!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for this query. I have reviewed your information fully and understand your worries. The major concerns with prednisolone are withdrawal symptoms which occurs after taking it for long or when heavy doses are administered.Your prescription doesn’t present any red flags that you should be concerned about. I encourage you to follow the prescription as recommended and am confident nothing would happen to you.

Let me know if this helps. I wish you well. If you have any further concerns, do not hesitate to share them with me.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Ear Infection While On Prednisone

Brief Answer: The duration is so short that the side effects of withdrawal are unlikely! Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for this query. I have reviewed your information fully and understand your worries. The major concerns with prednisolone are withdrawal symptoms which occurs after taking it for long or when heavy doses are administered.Your prescription doesn’t present any red flags that you should be concerned about. I encourage you to follow the prescription as recommended and am confident nothing would happen to you. Let me know if this helps. I wish you well. If you have any further concerns, do not hesitate to share them with me.