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prednisone and antibiotic use for copd, how often

Posted by lizjlb @lizjlb, Oct 7, 2025

Is it really necessary for both? I hate prednisone and the dosage is for a long time. Does anyone just take the antibiotic only? Prednisone keeps me from sleeping for one thing. Also, do you start them both or alone at first sign of a cold or wait till you get phylum and coughing. Seems like move start with sinus and then eventually turn into phylum.

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crystalena | @crystalena | Jun 23 12:14pm
In reply to @anabelflaherty "I take them both and believe both are necessary." + (show)
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I take them both and believe both are necessary.

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@anabelflaherty I cannot tolerate antibiotics . I have tendencies for C Diff attacks . In the last 18 years , I have taken 3 tablets of Bactrim. For a uti. - it worked for that . But I had blisters on my body because of the Sulfa. No other antibiotics have I tried . I know the future holds some tough decisions . I am 80 , 4 ltrs 24/7 - Have never had an exacerbation . Have never used a rescue inhaler . I have a DNR order and a refusal of any respirator use in place . Bless you all , Crystalina

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jerdonus | @jerdonus | Jun 24 7:41am
In reply to @haveaheadache "I have both COPD and Scleroderma. I was given a Symbacort inhaler while in the hospital..." + (show)
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I have both COPD and Scleroderma. I was given a Symbacort inhaler while in the hospital for severe pneumonia and told to stay on it until empty.
After a few days without it I didn’t breathe as well. Asked my pulmonologist for a prescription but she said the steroids in it are dangerous due to the Scleroderma. She recommended Spiriva.
Haven’t tried it yet. Has anyone tried it and how did you like it?

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@haveaheadache Been on Spiriva for about 6 months-works fine but affects my voice.

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jerdonus | @jerdonus | Jun 24 7:43am

Prednisone is a lifesaver-unfortunately there are side effects-I take some sleep aids like night time Tylenol dtc.

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tia8marie | @tia8marie | Jun 25 1:42pm

I take the antibiotic 3X a week. They took me off prednisone! So far, so good !!

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