Prednisone is a class of drugs commonly used to treat low corticosteroid levels. People with low corticosteroid levels include people with allergies, asthma, MS, lupus, arthritis, certain adrenal conditions and some types of cancer. Prednisone works as an immunosuppressant drug. It helps inflammatory diseases by reducing immune function which helps alleviate things like swelling, redness and immune attacks on healthy cells. Because prednisone works by suppressing the immune system, it leaves people more prone to other infections.
Prednisone is most frequently used to treat the following conditions by our members
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23.5%
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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21.6%
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15.4%
Lupus (Systemic Lupu
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12.9%
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6.3%
Asthma
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3.9%
Fibromyalgia
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2.5%
Pulmonary Hypertensi
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2.2%
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1.9%
Michaels Disease
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1.1%
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1.1%
Garys Syndrome
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0.9%
Arthritis, Juvenile
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0.9%
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0.9%
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0.9%
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0.8%
Seasonal Allergies (
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0.6%
Spondylosis
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0.5%
Polymyalgia Rheumati
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0.5%
Urticaria And Angioe
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0.3%
Psoriatic Arthritis
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0.3%
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0.3%
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0.2%
Post-Traumatic Stres
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0.2%
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0.2%
Small Lymphocytic Ly
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How severe?
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3.6%
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3.3%
Joint Pain
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2.2%
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2.0%
Bloating
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1.9%
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1.7%
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1.6%
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1.6%
Weight Loss
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1.5%
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1.3%
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1.3%
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1.3%
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1.2%
Rash
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1.2%
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1.1%
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Irritability
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Brittle Bones
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Female Hirsutism (Fa
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Mood Swings
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Mental Instability
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Easily Bruised
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Hallucinations
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Weight Gain
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Dry Eyes
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Rapid Weight Gain
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Muscle Cramps
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Lymphedema
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Swelling – Face
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Immune System Weakne
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Headache
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Joint Pain
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Insomnia
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Made Blood Sugar Lev
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Increased Appetite
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Neck Fat Deposits
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Dry Skin
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Restlessness
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Stomach Pain and Nau
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Altered Taste
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Puffy Face