Just checked my BP and it says 133/96 with a heartbeat of 82.I am 60yr olkd and weigh 212 I am currently taking 10mg of Prednisone Daily & 300mg daily for maintenece agains both gout and ulcertive colitus. Would my BP decrease if I wean myself off the prednisone?
HelloWelcome to ChatDoctorIt seems your systolic blood pressure is normal for your age and diastolic blood pressure is little higher for your age. Prednisolone does have effects on blood pressure by retention of water and salt plus it increases your weight. So weaning off from prednisolone will reduce the blood pressure but up to certain limit only. And at present your blood pressure is within acceptable range for your age. So don't worryStay happy Chat Doctor.