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Is It Normal To Have High Blood Pressure When On Prednisone?
I started prednisone 20 mg tab on wednesday the 8 of jan. this is my fourth day . started out with 3 one time a day for 3 days today I started my 2 a day for three days. my blood pressure is up and I am sweating really bad esp. my head. I feel very shakey. is this normal and can I take a 81 mg. baby asprin?
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Prednisone is a corticosteroid drug. Its use is associated with increased blood pressure and sweating. They are temporary side effects of prednisone.
Once you stop taking this drug, such effects will be resolved. You can talk to your doctor about these side effects in order to evaluate further your health condition and think over changing therapy.
Dr.Sejdini
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Is It Normal To Have High Blood Pressure When On Prednisone?
Hi, I have through your query and understood your concerns. Prednisone is a corticosteroid drug. Its use is associated with increased blood pressure and sweating. They are temporary side effects of prednisone. Once you stop taking this drug, such effects will be resolved. You can talk to your doctor about these side effects in order to evaluate further your health condition and think over changing therapy. Dr.Sejdini