Prednisolone

Hazelbrown1964
Hazelbrown1964 Member Posts: 10
in Living with arthritis

Morning

I started on 20ml of prednisolone yesterday reducing to 5 in four weeks, due to pain and stiffness in my knees and hands.

I was wondering, and I know we're all different, how long it takes to "kick in" please

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  • EJayne
    EJayne Member Posts: 4

    I found it was very quick and effective- the problem is when you stop at the end of the course. To maintain the relief I think you will need other medication.

    Jayne

  • Hazelbrown1964
    Hazelbrown1964 Member Posts: 10

    I will have, it's while I wait for methotrexate thanks

  • mosborn11
    mosborn11 Member Posts: 49

    I found it was maybe a day or so. For me it brought the swelling down really well. Hope it helps!

  • Woofy
    Woofy Member Posts: 360

    It’s magic stuff, and should help you within a week. Unfortunately you can’t stay on it long term.

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