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Prednisone Uses

Updated November 19, 2021
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Wed, August 1, 2007

What is Prednisone used for? Thank you.

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David Says:
Tue, January 12, 2010

Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug that is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant, and affects virtually all of the immune system. It is used to treat certain inflammatory diseases and (at higher doses) cancers, but has significant adverse effects.

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