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Advice/experience about going back on Prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Feb 12 6:43pm | Replies (48)
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@seniormed

Also consider melatonin for insomnia. There is data demonstrating that it is anti- inflammatory and a metabolic
modulator. Very unusual to have side effects

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prestol | @prestol | Jan 31 8:06am

Thanks @seniormed. About melatonin. I have tried it before (3-4 mg) without success. My problem isn’t getting to sleep, it’s staying asleep past 3 am. Maybe I’m not using it correctly. Appreciate any specific suggestions.

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megz | @megz | Jan 31 8:20am

Melatonin should only be taken in low doses with prednisone as it can reduce prednisone's effectiveness. Some doctors say it shouldn't be taken at all, but I take 1mg each night on prescription (to compensate for the loss of natural Melatonin caused by beta blocker meds) and it does help with sleep. My doctor said to separate the prednisone and Melatonin doses by at least a few hours.

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