Overview Of Prednisone

Advice For Taking It

Since prednisone can cause an upset stomach, doctors generally recommend taking it with food or milk. However, patients may want to avoid simple carbohydrates, sugar, and highly processed foods. Examples, of course, include bread, cookies, honey, cake, and chips. Avoiding these foods is vital, as prednisone can increase an individual’s blood sugar. This may result in a higher risk of diabetes and increased body fat.

Patients should consume the tablet form with eight ounces of water. Patients who take a single dose of this medication each day are often advised to take their dose before nine in the morning. This is to mimic the body’s natural cortisol secretion. Doctors may need to adjust a patient's dose during times when the patient is under significant stress. In addition, patients should avoid consuming alcohol while they are on this medication to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal side effects.