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Is prednisone normally prescribed for high collestral?
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No: Prednisone is an anti-inflammatory medication. High cholesterol is not treated with prednisone.
Answered 6/30/2014
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No: Prednisone is used to reduce inflammation associated with many conditions. It is not used to treat high cholesterol.
Answered 6/30/2014
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