I am taking prednisone, I dont like the neverness it makes me feel, can I stop taking this medication earlier than 5 days that I was prescribed to take? and I also was prescribed an inhaler which I stopped taking after this morning, now I am coughing alot, can you tell me why I am coughing?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you were prescribed steroid medicine for your symptoms it suggests me that you are having the symptoms of obstructive lung disease, which requires medicines to relieve the obstruction. The steroid help to reduce the inflammation of the respiratory bronchioles and reduces the symptoms of obstruction. As you are prescribed both oral and inhalation of the steroids it will help to reduce your symptoms and MAK you comfortable. The steroids should not be stopped abruptly it will have adverse effects, and it will make the condition worse, so the steroid should be tapered slowly to avoid adverse effects to the patients. Thank you.