Navigating Prednisone: A Pharmacist’s Perspective on What Patients Should Know

The pharmacist with the largest YouTube presence interviewed me about prednisone. 

This is how she described it for her Friendly Pharmacy 5 YouTube Channel:

Get ready for an eye-opening journey with Dr. Megan, the “Prednisone Pharmacist.” In this episode, Megan shares her incredible story of how a mysterious rash and a brush with death led her to become an expert on the medication that saved her life: prednisone. From weight gain to mood swings, Dr. Megan knows firsthand the side effects of this powerful drug. But she’s also discovered the tools to help manage and overcome them. Don’t miss this inspiring and informative episode as Dr. Megan shares her insights on how to navigate the ups and downs of prednisone.

CHAPTERS:

00:00Megan’s story about Prednisone
06:10 Prednisone and Sleep (Melatonin)
09:22 Prednisone and Mental Health
11:20 How Prednisone works in the body
13:57 Prednisone Side Effects
14:59 Blood Sugar, weight, and Prednisone
15:58 Stomach upset and prednisone
17:28 Appetite and Prednisone
18:34 Prednisone Benefits
20:40 Long term Prednisone
23:09 Mineral depletion and Prednisone
25:48 Weight Gain and Chromium
27:04 Muscle loss and Prednisone
28:02 Moon Face and Prednisone
28:25 Ibuprofen/Naproxen (NSAIDS) and Prednisone
30:51 Tapering with Prednisone
34:08 Mental Health and Prednisone
38:31 What you need to know about Prednisone
43:19 Prednisone checklist

About Lindsay, my Interviewer

Lindsay Dixon is a Registered Pharmacist residing in Canada. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Brazil where she specialized in the area of Pharmacotherapy. With over 13 years of experience working in community pharmacy and in community pharmacy management, her passion lies in the areas of preventative medicine, patient-centred care, and public health education. Lindsay was the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently selected by Pharmacy Practice & Business Magazine as the recipient of the Raise Your Voice Award in 2022. Lindsay is also certified in Palliative Care through the University of Victoria.

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