Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Tips from Pharmacists

• Your doctor will prescribe the lowest dose of prednisolone phosphate to control your symptoms. Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions carefully.

• Take prednisolone sodium phosphate with milk or food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.

• Prednisolone sodium phosphate can lead to an increase in blood sugar and blood pressure. If you have diabetes or hypertension, talk to your provider about adjusting your diabetes medication and checking these parameters.

• Tell your doctor without delay if you develop signs and symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, sore throat, or cough.

• Check with your doctor before receiving any vaccinations.

• If you take prednisolone sodium phosphate for more than a week, your doctor will tell you how to reduce the dose gradually to avoid withdrawal effects.