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Prednisone and running (Read 611 times)

Chris345


    posted: 7/25/2008 at 11:42 AM
    I have a sinus infection and/or Gerd. My Dr has prescribed an antibiotic and prednisone. I am training for a marathon Sept 7th so I'm into the heavy miles now. Is Prednisone going to cause me any problems during my runs? Is there a symptom I should keep an eye out for. Thanks in advance for any advice. Chris
    Trent


    Good Bad & The Monkey

      posted: 7/25/2008 at 12:05 PM
      It is likely fine. What dosing regimen are you taking? Get your calcium.
      Chris345


        posted: 7/25/2008 at 12:19 PM
        Quote from Trent on 7/25/2008 at 12:05 PM:
        It is likely fine. What dosing regimen are you taking? Get your calcium.
        20 mg 2 pills for 3 days 1.5 for 3 days 1 pill for 3 days .5 pill for 3 days then stop
        Trent


        Good Bad & The Monkey

          posted: 7/25/2008 at 12:22 PM
          Should be totally fine. The entire course is at a VERY low dose and the taper brings it even lower.
          Trent


          Good Bad & The Monkey

            posted: 7/25/2008 at 12:23 PM
            What antibiotic, BTW?
            Chris_So_Cal


              posted: 7/25/2008 at 2:17 PM
              Prednisone is a steroid correct? I realize it isn't an anabolic steroid, but perhaps might it give a slight training advantage?
              Trent


              Good Bad & The Monkey

                posted: 7/25/2008 at 2:43 PM
                Nope. Prednisone is a catabolic steroid that weakens bones, turns muscle to fat and makes you gain weight. It give you a decided training disadvantage. And the doses the OP is taking are nearly homeopathic anyway.
                Chris345


                  posted: 7/25/2008 at 4:11 PM
                  Quote from Trent on 7/25/2008 at 12:23 PM:
                  What antibiotic, BTW?
                  Augmentin - 3 weeks. Darn I was hoping it might actually be an advantage. I certainly don't need anymore fat! Thanks for the help! Chris
                  Trent


                  Good Bad & The Monkey

                    posted: 7/25/2008 at 6:34 PM
                    Good. Augmentin is safe as well. Just make sure to have some carby/fatty food on your stomach before you take your pills.
                    Chris345


                      posted: 7/25/2008 at 7:17 PM
                      Thanks

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