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Prednisone Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system’s response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. It is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye problems, immune system diseases, and skin diseases. How to use Prednisone Oral Take this medication by mouth with food to prevent stomach upset. If you are prescribed only one dose per day, take it in the morning before 9 A.M. If you are taking this medication every other day or on another schedule besides a daily one, it may help to mark your calendar with a reminder. Take this medication exactly as directed. Follow the dosing schedule carefully. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. Prednisone Oral is used to treat the following: Infection caused by the Trichinae Parasite, Sarcoidosis, Disease with Enlarged Lymph Tissue, Spleen and Liver, Follicular B-Cell Lymphoma, Chronic Malignant T-Cell Lymphoma of the Skin, A Group of Lymphomas of the Skin, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Type of Leukemia - Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Type of Leukemia - Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Increased Calcium in the Blood from Cancer, Thyroid Gland Inflammation, Condition caused by Excess Secretion of Male Hormones, Addison's Disease, Decreased Function of the Adrenal Gland, Inflammation of the Joints due to Gout, Disease in which Body has immune response against itself, Destruction of red blood cells by body's own antibodies, A Hereditary Progressive 1 Anemia of Unknown Cause, Anemia From Too Few Young Red Blood Cells, Low Platelet Count and Bleeding of Unknown Cause, Decreased Platelets due to a Disease State or a Drug, Multiple Sclerosis, Inflammation of the Heart with Rheumatic Fever, Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy, Vocal Cord Swelling, Asthma, Worsening of Asthma, Beryllium Poisoning, Infiltration of White Blood Cells into the Lungs, Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Nephrotic Syndrome, Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, Chronic Inflammatory Skin Disease Marked by Blisters, Blistering Skin Diseases, Erythema Multiforme, Skin Rash with Sloughing, Psoriasis associated with Arthritis, Psoriasis Skin Condition, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Diffuse Proliferative Lupus Nephritis-A Kidney Disease, Inflammation of Skin and Muscles All Over the Body, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Joint Inflammatory Disease in Children and Young Adults, Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone, Inflammation of the Elbow and Surrounding Tissue, Muscle or Bone Disorder, Giant Hives, Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug, Body's Rejection of a Transplanted Organ, Prevent of Transplant Rejection, Allergic Reaction causing Serum Sickness Prednisone Oral may also be used to treat: Disease causing Arthritis & Urethral & Eyelid Inflammation, Increased Calcium in the Blood from Sarcoidosis, Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body, Multiple Myeloma, Pure Red Cell Aplasia associated with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, A Tumor Formed of Blood Vessels, Breast Cancer, Cancer of the Prostate Gland, Joint Disease which may include Attacks of Acute Arthritis, Brief Muscle Spasms in an Infant, Cluster Headache Prevention, Paralysis of One Side of the Face, Myasthenia Gravis, Rheumatic Fever, Inflammation of the Covering of the Heart or Pericardium, Inflammation of the Heart, Periarteritis Nodosa, Inflammation of the Artery in the Temple Area, Vasculitis, Presence of Polyps in the Nose, Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Canker Sore, Failure of Small Intestines to Digest and Absorb Food, Group of Skin Disorders that Resemble Blisters, Muscle Pain and Stiffness in 2 Shoulder, Neck and Pelvis, Inflammation of Several Cartilages of the Body, Fever due to Cancer, Prevention of Cardiac Transplant Rejection, Prevention of Lung Transplant Rejection. Does this medication interact with other medications? Prednisone Oral may interact with the following medications Severe Interactions: These medications are not usually taken together. SYSTEMIC CORTICOSTEROIDS/LIVE VACCINES SELECTED IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVES/NATALIZUMAB Serious Interactions: These medications may interact and cause very harmful effects. CORTICOSTEROIDS; CORTICOTROPIN (ACTH)/AMPHOTERICIN B GLUCOCORTICOIDS/ALDESLEUKIN CORTICOSTEROIDS/MIFEPRISTONE CORTICOSTEROIDS/SELECTED ANTICHOLINESTERASE Moderate Interactions: These medications may cause some risk when taken together. CORTICOSTEROIDS/HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES; ESTROGENS CORTICOSTEROIDS/HYDANTOINS CORTICOSTEROIDS/RIFAMYCINS CORTICOSTEROIDS/SELECT MACROLIDE ANTIBIOTICS CORTICOSTEROIDS/QUINOLONES STEROIDS/BUPROPION CORTICOSTEROIDS/ANTICOAGULANTS CORTICOSTEROIDS/KETOCONAZOLE CORTICOSTEROIDS/BARBITURATES CORTICOSTEROIDS/SALICYLATES CORTICOSTEROIDS/INDOMETHACIN 3 Common side effects: Infection Conditions of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion Abnormal Trouble Sleeping Increased Hunger Nervous Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Infrequent side effects: Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines Osteoporosis Diabetes Cushing's Syndrome Irregular Periods Severe Severe Severe Severe Less Severe Rare side effects: Extreme Sense of Well Being Depression Pseudo-tumor Cerebri Disease of the Nerves Muscle Disease Increased Pressure in the Eye Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Cataracts High Blood Pressure Complete Stoppage of the Heart Slow Heartbeat Abnormal Heart Rhythm Chronic Heart Failure Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot Obstruction of Blood Vessel caused by a Fat Globule Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe 4 Vasculitis Blood Clot in Vein Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin Fluid in the Lungs Ulcers of Esophagus Ulcer from Stomach Acid Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy Redness of Skin Skin Stretch Marks Hives Rupture of a Tendon Muscle Weakness Nerve Pain Delirium Hallucination Fits Rash Visible Water Retention Fast Heartbeat Trouble Breathing Enlarged Liver The Presence of Sugar in the Urine Abnormal Liver Function Tests Broken Bone Wound Life Threatening Allergic Reaction Reaction due to an Allergy Water Retention Confused Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe 5 Mood Changes Paranoia Over Excitement Mental Disturbance False Sense of Well-Being Disorder involving Personality Changes Abnormal Hair Growth on Body or Face Acne Feeling Faint Sensation of Spinning or Whirling Dizzy Excessive Sweating Temporary Redness of Face and Neck Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots on the Skin Scaling of Skin Weight Gain Head Pain Hiccups Feel Like Throwing Up Swelling of the Abdomen Numbness and Tingling Not Feeling Well Abnormal Fat Distribution Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe Less Severe 6