Insomnia. Steroids may impair your ability to fall asleep, especially when they are taken in the evening. Self-care tips: If possible, the physician will try to have you take your entire daily dose in the morning.

Can steroids keep you awake?

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.

How do you prevent insomnia from steroids?

Before resorting to prescription medications, I will give the usual advice for anyone with insomnia: Avoid bright lights, computers, televisions and tablets for a few hours before bed; use the bed only for sleeping, and if you are unable to sleep, get out of bed.