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What Causes Facial Flushing And Chest Pain After Taking Prednisone?
I was prescribed prednisone for a possible spider bite or wasp bite(?) 3x daily since Monday for 5 days, then 2x a day for 5 days, then 1 a day for 5 days. I have done this since Monday, today and yesterday, flushed face and chest and now this evening , my chest, neck and face hurt along with being flushed.. is this a side effect from the predisone?
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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I can understand your concern.
Yes, all these symptoms are mostly due to prednisone side effects.
Prednisone can cause gastritis and related chest pain.
Prednisone also causes cutaneous hypersensitivity. This in turn causes flushing of facial skin.
If these symptoms are severe then you should consult your doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, all these symptoms are mostly due to prednisone side effects.
Prednisone can cause gastritis and related chest pain.
Prednisone also causes cutaneous hypersensitivity. This in turn causes flushing of facial skin.
If these symptoms are severe then you should consult your doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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