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Prednisone

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.

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It works yet must be avoided at most costs for me. Creates a psychosis.4/30/2012 at 12:49 PM
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Good for short term use only3/23/2012 at 06:24 PM
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good but makes me feel bad 2/21/2012 at 03:40 PM
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It seems to clear up my lungs when I have bronchitis.2/12/2012 at 02:16 PM
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when used very effective within 3 days on joint pain.2/7/2012 at 03:30 PM
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Last updated on May 14 2012 at 12:35
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