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  2. Prednisone is used to treat allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and many more conditions.

  3. Prednisone and other corticosteroids - Mayo Clinic

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    Weigh the benefits and risks of corticosteroids, such as prednisone, when choosing a medicine. Corticosteroid medicines include cortisone, hydrocortisone and prednisone. They are useful in treating rashes, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma and other conditions. But corticosteroids also carry a risk of side effects. How do corticosteroids work?

  4. What Is Prednisone Used for: 5 Conditions the Steroid Can Treat

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    Prednisone is used for conditions like arthritis, blood cell disorders, lupus, and more. It can also treat inflammatory bowel conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's...

  5. Prednisone: What are 12 Things You Should Know? - Drugs.com

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    Prednisone is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect and mimic cortisol (a hormone that is released by our adrenal glands in response to inflammation and stress). Prednisone controls inflammation by suppressing our immune system and is four times more potent than cortisol at decreasing inflammation.

  6. Prednisone Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions ... - WebMD

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    Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders....

  7. What Does Prednisone Do to Your Body? Side Effects - MedicineNet

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    Prednisone regulates various chemicals produced by your body that are involved in inflammatory swelling and allergies. It, thus, modifies the immune response of your body to various medical conditions. This helps minimize the associated symptoms such as rashes, swelling, and allergic reactions. How should I use this drug?

  8. Prednisone Oral Tablet: Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, and More

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    Prednisone is used to reduce inflammation (swelling) and overactivity in your immune system. Doctors prescribe it to treat a wide variety of inflammatory and autoimmune health...

  9. Prednisone: Uses & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic

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    Prednisone is a safe and effective steroid medication that treats a wide range of health conditions when used appropriately. It decreases inflammation, slows an overactive immune system and replaces cortisol in your body.

  10. Prednisone (oral route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Prednisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

  11. Prednisone: MedlinePlus Drug Information

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    Prednisone is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of low corticosteroid levels (lack of certain substances that are usually produced by the body and are needed for normal body functioning). Prednisone is also used to treat other conditions in patients with normal corticosteroid levels.