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How to Counteract Prednisone Side Effects

How to Counteract Prednisone Side Effects

How to Counteract Prednisone Side Effects

Prednisone is a miracle drug that saves lives. But it causes 150 side effects! How can we find the balance between Prednisone’s miraculous properties and the miserable side effects that often result from taking it? In other words, how can we counteract common prednisone side effects? Is it even possible?

That’s what I, myself, wanted to discover, since I suffered many miserable prednisone side effects while I was taking prednisone to save my life. I kept searching for “how to reverse the effects of prednisone.” So, in this blog post, I offer long-awaited answers. If you’re looking for actionable information on what reduces the side effects of prednisone, look no further!

But first, let me take a step back and share some of the most common side effects of prednisone, all of which I encountered when taking the drug.

My Prednisone Side Effects

When I was taking prednisone for my autoimmune condition, I experienced every one of these irritating prednisone side effects:

How Prednisone Makes You Feel

While prednisone affects each individual differently, it’s extremely common (in fact, more common than you might think) to experience some of the following feelings (on top of physical side effects):

  • Irritability
  • Anxiety
  • Aggression
  • Mood swings
  • Manic-like symptoms and paranoia
  • Brain fog
  • Memory loss
  • Panic attacks

My Research Uncovered Prednisone Secrets

After searching every reputable source imaginable for every bit of information I could find on how to reverse prednisone effects, my research uncovered some vital tips that no one told me about. And I discovered mistakes that far too many prednisone patients were making because they didn’t know any better.

As a third-generation pharmacist, I’ve always been deeply committed to educating people about the drugs they are taking, and that includes potential side effects.

My goal is to warn others taking prednisone and help them discover tips for how to reduce prednisone side effects.

Quick Tips for Counteracting Prednisone Side Effects

While my Prednisone checklist is unlike any other resource available and provides a comprehensive overview of how to reduce the side effects you’re experiencing as a result of taking prednisone — trust me, you don’t want to miss it and continue suffering — here are some quick tips that may offer some relief in the meantime:

  • Talk to Your Doctor: You should always speak to your doctor about potential contraindications before attempting to make any changes that could impact your treatment with Prednisone. You do NOT want to stop taking prednisone abruptly, as doing so could not only be dangerous, but also cause a rebound in your original symptoms — the ones that made you start taking prednisone in the first place.
  • Make Lifestyle Adjustments: From diet and exercise to reduce weight gain and stress, respectively, to taking prednisone in the morning to reduce insomnia symptoms, there are many lifestyle adjustments you can make to help reduce prednisone side effects.

Discover How to Counteract Prednisone Side Effects!

That’s why I created the Prednisone Checklist.

The Prednisone Checklist for Reducing Side Effects

Balance Your Health By Changing The Things That Are In Your Control To Change

  • Discover exactly how to have the good effects outweigh the unwanted side effects.
  • Get insider access to 25+ tips for how to get your life back while taking prednisone.Find out about the top 15 side effects of prednisone and what YOU can do to counteract them, including how to reverse prednisone weight gain.
  • Avoid the top 7 prednisone mistakes.

Counteract Prednisone Side Effects Starting Now!

My free Prednisone Checklist shows you 25+ tips for how to get your life back while taking prednisone.

Just enter your email address and click the “Send My Prednisone Checklist” button below and you’ll instantly receive the free Prednisone Checklist by email.

You’ll receive all the information that shows you how to balance your health by changing the things that are in your control to change.

Free Prednisone Checklist

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Dr. Megan Milne, PharmD, BCACP

Dr. Megan Milne, PharmD, BCACP, is an award-winning clinical pharmacist board certified in the types of conditions people take prednisone for. Dr. Megan had to take prednisone herself for an autoimmune condition so understands what it feels like to suffer prednisone side effects and made it her mission to counteract them as the Prednisone Pharmacist.

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