Oral Prednisone for Eczema/Psoriasis

This treatment plan outlines the dosage, administration, expected benefits, and potential side effects of oral prednisone for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Please read this plan carefully, along with the manufacturer’s information provided with your medication, for complete details regarding precautions, interactions, and other important safety information.

Prednisone is an oral corticosteroid used to rapidly reduce inflammation throughout the body. It is typically prescribed as a short-term treatment to control moderate to severe flare-ups of inflammatory skin conditions.

Prednisone helps relieve symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort but is not intended for long-term use.

For treatment of your skin condition, you have been prescribed:

Oral prednisone, to be taken exactly as directed by your provider.

General guidance:

• Take prednisone once daily, typically in the morning with food
• Do not stop the medication abruptly unless instructed, some courses require gradual dose reduction
• Take with food to reduce stomach irritation

Use only as prescribed. Do not take more or less than directed.

Prednisone is intended for short-term use only due to the risk of side effects with prolonged use.

Common side effects during short-term use may include increased appetite, mood changes, difficulty sleeping, or mild fluid retention.

Take the medication in the morning to help reduce sleep disturbances.

Avoid alcohol or use caution, as it may increase stomach irritation.

If you experience severe side effects such as significant mood changes, vision changes, severe swelling, or signs of infection, seek medical attention.

Do not use prednisone without medical supervision.

This medication contains the following active ingredient. Do not use if you are allergic to this ingredient or related medications.

• Prednisone

This medication may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.

Stop this medication and seek immediate medical care if you experience:

• Rash or hives
• Swelling of the face, lips, or throat
• Difficulty breathing

We evaluate your health history based on the information you provide. If any of the following apply or develop during treatment, discontinue use and seek in-person evaluation:

• Active infection
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• History of severe mood disorders
• Stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding
• Severe hypertension
• Unexplained swelling or worsening symptoms

We evaluate the specific health information you provide and make our recommendations based on it. If you incorrectly provide that information, we may misdiagnose or fail to diagnose conditions that you may have which could affect our recommendation for treatment.

We recommend this treatment because the potential benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. You should evaluate this information as well as the manufacturer’s pamphlet, and any input from your in-person healthcare team, or other information to decide if this treatment plan is appropriate for you. You are free to decline our treatment recommendations although, doing so may prolong symptoms and be associated with negative outcomes.

We have based our recommendation on your specific case and medical guidelines, but there may be alternative treatments or strategies that may be helpful to you. Some may be more or less effective than what we provide. Some treatments may require an in-person exam or procedure which we can’t provide.

You can access your records anytime. We strongly recommend that you update your in-person doctor, pharmacist, and the rest of your healthcare team to let them know about any new medicines you are taking or other changes in your health.