rosy cheeks from meds?

[colleendonny]

Hi all. We had our 1st appt with Dr.b on Tuesday. DD is now on augmentin and prednisone. She was ok with them yesterday and this am. Tonight her cheeks are rosy red. Should we be concerned?

[dcmom]

it is very likely from low potassium from prednisone.

 

While on prednisone we increase potassium intake by snacking throughout the day on: oj, oranges, cantaloupe, bananas, and raiisins.

 

I also supplement calcium.

[colleendonny]

Great, thanks. We will be doing that.

[adkmom]

We frequently find any time a change in meds or dosage, his cheeks turn bright red. Not sure if it's a rash coming out or something the meds are doing. But it disappears within a day or so.