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Is It Safe To Take Predisone?

Im having an M.I.R. tomorrow Wasan told to take predisone 8mg 4tablets24 hr.before x ray 4tablets 12 hrs before and 2 hr before ex ray its 80 mg all together im asthmatic but haven t had an asthma attack in 3 years I stop smoking 8 years ago I take other medications liky syntroid 125 Benicar 20mg zanax o.5 ones a day haven t take any of them today. im scare of a reaction so is it save to take this amount of predisone 80mg in 24 hrs. they said to avoid reaction to the dye with contrast.
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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High doses of prednisone are given before MRI scanning to prevent any allergic reaction to the dye. Since you already have history of asthma it is a good call to take prednisone. Prednisone suppress immune system thereby preventing an allergic reaction.
Taking Prednisone for such a short duration will not cause any side effects or interactions with other medications you are taking, even at high doses.
Please be advised that you take the prednisone as prescribed before MRI scanning.

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Dr.Lekshmi
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Is It Safe To Take Predisone?

Hello, Thank You for the query at HealthcareMagic High doses of prednisone are given before MRI scanning to prevent any allergic reaction to the dye. Since you already have history of asthma it is a good call to take prednisone. Prednisone suppress immune system thereby preventing an allergic reaction. Taking Prednisone for such a short duration will not cause any side effects or interactions with other medications you are taking, even at high doses. Please be advised that you take the prednisone as prescribed before MRI scanning. Hope I was able to help you Please address any more questions Regards, Dr.Lekshmi