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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Atropine And Prednisolone?
Question: I am taking Polymyzin ,Atropine and Prednisalone 3 times a day going on 11 weeks, Are there any medical problems or side effects from this?
I had a surgery for detached retina on July 26th.and it did not work so another surgery was pre formed on Sept 12th.THE EYE DROPS HAVE CONTINUED THROUGH OUTTHESE DATES.
I had a surgery for detached retina on July 26th.and it did not work so another surgery was pre formed on Sept 12th.THE EYE DROPS HAVE CONTINUED THROUGH OUTTHESE DATES.
Brief Answer:
Time to taper the medications
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
I can certainly understand your concern.
You have been taking these medications for more than the required time.
It's important that you consult your opthalmologist and start tapering the medications particularly prednisolone.
These drugs can can adverse effects if continued for prolonged periods.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Time to taper the medications
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
I can certainly understand your concern.
You have been taking these medications for more than the required time.
It's important that you consult your opthalmologist and start tapering the medications particularly prednisolone.
These drugs can can adverse effects if continued for prolonged periods.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
What type of adverse effects? I am having a problem waking up and fall asleep if I lay down for a short time. Also, I am very tired all day. Thank you XXXX
What type of adverse effects? I am so tired all the time and fall asleep all day. Also,
I am depressed and cannot do my daily routine home things.
Thank you,
What type of adverse effects? I am so tired all the time and fall asleep all day. Also,
I am depressed and cannot do my daily routine home things.
Thank you,
Brief Answer:
Fatigue and depression can be predominant effects
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
These drugs particularly prednisolone can cause weakness, lethargy and sleep disturbances.
In few cases psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety and deficient cognition can be an outcome.
In others bodyweight disturbances and elevated blood glucose and pressure can be a clinical scenario.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Fatigue and depression can be predominant effects
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
These drugs particularly prednisolone can cause weakness, lethargy and sleep disturbances.
In few cases psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety and deficient cognition can be an outcome.
In others bodyweight disturbances and elevated blood glucose and pressure can be a clinical scenario.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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