Will Prednisone Make You Sleepy?

Prednisone oral tablet doesn't cause drowsiness but can cause other side effects.

Is fatigue a side effect of prednisone?

Talk to your doctor right away if you have more than one of these symptoms while you are using this medicine: blurred vision, dizziness or fainting, a fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat, increased thirst or urination, irritability, or unusual tiredness or weakness.

Does prednisone make you sleepy or hyper?

Hyperactivity. While prednisone is not a stimulant, it can make you feel more alert or jittery. “It doesn't really interrupt sleep, but some patients find it keeps them awake when they don't want to be,” Dr. Ford says.