Prednisolone

Alternate Name: Millipred

Description: Millipred is prescribed for the treatment of conditions such as arthritis, blood problems, immune system disorders, skin and eye conditions, and other conditions as prescribed by your doctor. The generic version of Millipred is Prednisolone. On average, a supply of 30, 10 mg/ 5ml Millipred solution cost about $159. Save up to 80% off your Millipred prescription when you use our LowerMyRx coupon card at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Immune Suppressant

Generic Available: No

Strength: 5 MG

Warnings: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, a recent heart attack, diabetes, glaucoma, osteoporosis, thyroid problems, mental health problems (including depression), or stomach or bowel problems (including ulcer or diverticulitis). Tell your doctor if you have an infection (including herpes eye infection, tuberculosis, or threadworm). Also tell your doctor if you have a recent exposure to chickenpox or measles. This medicine may cause the following problems:Adrenal problemsIncreased risk of infectionChanges in mood or behavior changesHigh blood pressureEye problems or changes in vision (including cataracts or glaucoma)Bone problems (including osteoporosis)Slow growth in children (with long-term use)Muscle problems (with high doses, especially if you have myasthenia gravis or similar nerve and muscle problems)Increased risk for cancer (including Kaposi€™s sarcoma) If you use this medicine for a long time, tell your doctor about any extra stress or anxiety in your life, including other health concerns and emotional stress. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time while you have extra stress. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Every other day schedule: You might have some mild symptoms of your illness on the day you do not take the medicine (the €œoff€ day). If this is a problem for you, tell your doctor.

Food Warnings: Some medicines and foods can affect how prednisolone works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aminoglutethimide, amphotericin B, carbamazepine, cholestyramine, cyclosporine, digoxin, isoniazid, ketoconazole, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampinBirth control pillsBlood thinner (including warfarin)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine(including aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib)Diuretic (water pill)Insulin or oral diabetes medicineMedicine to treat infection (including azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin), This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines., This medicine may cause the following problems:Mood or behavior changesHigher blood pressure, retaining water, changes in salt or potassium levels in your bodyCataracts or glaucoma (with long-term use)Weak bones or osteoporosis (with long-term use)Slow growth in children (with long-term use)Muscle problems (with high doses, especially if you have myasthenia gravis or similar nerve and muscle problems), Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., This medicine could cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor right away if you are exposed to chicken pox, measles, or other serious infection. Tell your doctor if you had a serious infection in the past, such as tuberculosis or herpes., Tell your doctor about any extra stress or anxiety in your life. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Every other day schedule: You might have some mild symptoms of your illness on the day you do not take the medicine (the €œoff€ day). If this is a problem for you, tell your doctor.