Took wrong dose of prednisone HELP

[honeydandelion]

Hi all,
I have been on 10mg of prednisone and have been weaning off on 5mg for the last 5 days. Yesterday I was to drop down to 2.5mg, which I did, and then do the same this morning, except this morning I just completely forgot to break the 5mg tablet in half and I took the whole thing!
I am freaking out so much, should I make myself vomit it up? I can't believe I've done this, I feel so stupid!!! I hope I haven't potentially screwed up my adrenal glands......what should I do? My specialist is away on a confernece for a week so I can't contact him
Please help!

 

[effdee]

I would just continue the taper as intended. All that taking 5mg today would mean is an even slower taper, which could be "better" in some situations. My GI has had me alternate low doses (7.5mg one day, 5mg the next, etc.) before. It really shouldn't mess with anything. Get in touch with your doctor when you can if you'd still like to put your mind at ease, though.

 

[xmdmom]

This wouldn't screw up your adrenal glands. I know some doctors even have patients on a wean thats looks like 10 10 10 10 5 10 5 5 5 5 2.5 5 2.5 5 2.5 2.5 alternating doseages.

In any case, there should be someone covering your doctor while he is away to call if you need to.

 

[Susan2]

Do not worry... Just carry on with your taper- it won't have any bad effect.

I was on presnisolone for 25 years and was able to adjust my own dosages and was advised by my GI that little glitches like yours would not matter. :hug:

 

[honeydandelion]

Thank you all for the replies and putting my mind at ease Very glad I was able to find this forum in my moment of panic lol

 

[EthanPSU]

I agree with susan, don't worry, just continue with the normal tamper.

I am horrible with pred and prob shouldnt be allowed to take it. When I was on it or prescibed on it like 30mg, I would just stop cold turkey, never would follow my tamper. It never affected me but I wouldnt recommend this ha.