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what is prednisone?

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Medicine : Predisone is a type of steroidal medicine.

Question 2

how does prednisone work?

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See details: Prednisone works by suppressing the immune system. By doing this it stabilizes the immune system if it is overactive. It also works as an anti-inflammatory.

Question 3

what time to take prednisone?

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Morning: Prednisone can affect your sleep, so best to take in the morning.  Also, taking it in the morning will best mimick what the body's own production of steroid is like.

Question 4

is there a natural prednisone?

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No: There is no natural substitute for prednisone.

Question 5

is prednisone safe in general?

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Yes and no: There are  always side  effects that need to be monitored. It is a valuable medication and has saved and kept  alive  many people. A lot of its  toxicity is due to long term use. Your physician will guide you as to the side effects and how you should approach them and how to prevent the side effects.

Question 6

can prednisone stunt my growth?

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Prednisone: If you are 50 you have stopped growing and indeed likely shrinking in height. Prednisone may causes vertebral collapse if used for long time at high dose. Lets do 2nd opinion.

Question 7

what is prednisone used to cure?

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Many  things: Prednisone is   corticosteroid  which  treats  many  different problems such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders. Prednisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Question 8

ok taking prednisone (deltasone)?

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It depends: As with any medication, if it is prescribed by a physician to treat a particular illness or problem it is safe, as long as it is used as prescribed.

Question 9

is expired prednisone still good?

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Expired meds: It depends  a lot on how long ago it expired.  The expiry dates of medications are generally conservative figures chosen in order to work in worst-case scenarios.  As long as the meds are not too terribly long out of date, were stored under recommended conditions and are not being used to treat critical or time-sensitive conditions, it is not unreasonable to try them.

Question 10

what is prednisone prescribed for?

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Prednisone: used for suppressing the immune system and inflammation.

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