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Recently diagnosed, symptom question
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 7 1:58pm | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
I always took my prednisone dose before eating breakfast although I did sometimes have part of a banana. I did read that it can cause gastric issues but I never really had any problems taking it without food for both of my occurrences of PMR. Probably comes from eating all that junk food in my younger days working at McDonald's. 🙃
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The incidence of heartburn or indigestion (severe and continuous) isn't known on Mayo's list of Prednisone side effects.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/prednisone-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20075269
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Nothing seems to bother my gut that much. I rarely have breakfast in the morning. I took famotipine and a handful of other pills for Prednisone side effects every morning without food. I told my rheumatologist all the pills were my breakfast.
I'm a big believer in lots of water whenever pills are taken. Those patients who popped pills into their mouth and swallowed them without water would drive me bonkers.
@jabrown0407
Prednisone should always be taken with food. It can be just a piece of toast or even a few saltine crackers—just a little of something. I only have experience with the uncoated tablets. Never had any enteric coating on the prednisone I took.
If you ate something right after you took your prednisone you may have provided some protection to your stomach.
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That was lucky. I've read so many warnings about making sure to take it with or after food or milk that it's not something I'd risk. The Mayo prednisone info says "Take this medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach irritation" and my prescription bottles say "Take as directed with food."