Vitamin A and Prednisone

Marauder93

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Posted 6/13/2015 7:53 AM (GMT -7)

Anyone ever been told to take vitamin A along with prednisone? I know its supposed to counteract the inhibitory effect of steroids on wound healing, but I was worried that it would counter-act the anti-inflammatory effects as well.

Bacon Girl

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Posted 6/13/2015 8:10 AM (GMT -7)

My gi doc prescribed vit A 10,000 iu daily for a while. He said it was for my heart.

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Posted 6/13/2015 8:14 AM (GMT -7)

I've never heard of that one. I've always just been told the standard calcium and vit D.

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Marauder93

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Posted 6/13/2015 8:21 AM (GMT -7)

bananagirl said...
My gi doc prescribed vit A 10,000 iu daily for a while. He said it was for my heart.

Was that with prednisone or on its own?

Bacon Girl

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Posted 6/13/2015 9:12 AM (GMT -7)

no, i was not on prednisone at the time but i was started on entocort.

i don't think there was a relation besides the fact that vitamin A is beneficial for UC patients.

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