Bee sting has been reported by people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, insect bites and stings, breast cancer stage i, opiate withdrawal, peripheral neuropathy (latest reports from 107 Bee sting patients). Went to the dr today for a bite and he says it's either a bee sting or a wasp sting he gave me.20 mg of prednisone 3 pills for 10 days.why is that? Overview Information Bee venom is made by bees. This is the poison that makes bee stings painful. Bee venom is used to make medicine. Don’t confuse bee venom with bee pollen, honey, or royal jelly. Yea, thanks for asking. I have an allergic reaction to an insect bite (first time) and was given predisone for 4 days but scared to take it. The Doctor and Pharmacist said not to worry as it's what they give for allergic reactions. I was on a two-week course of prednisone for a delayed bee sting and bite reaction (never had been? Asked 5 Sep 2015 by yanamari Updated 6 September 2015 In your case the bee sting can be responsible for these hives. The mainstay of treatment of hives is antihistamine which may be necessary for prolonged periods (in excess of 6 weeks). Prednisone and bee stings - PredniSONE - Medications.com. Everything you need to know about prednisone for treating bee stings. Information about common uses, side effects, interactions, dosages and storage. Many of these individuals have had no prior history of severe insect sting allergy. Furthermore, adults on beta-blockers carry a particular risk. The only way to objectively identify the presence of insect-sting hypersensitivity is through allergy testing. Assuming a person is currently allergic to insect stings because of a prior history of anaphylaxis can lead to a false assumption. Common Questions and Answers about Prednisone for bee stings orapred I just did not know if bee venom would react with pen and riba, I know I have to stay away from prednisone for poison ivy but was unsure of bee venom issues. Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and suppresses the immune system. Prednisone is prescribed for a wide range of conditions, especially autoimmune diseases.