Pill Expiration Prednisolone

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Hi I am from Melbourne Australia. Can you tell me, is prednisone the same as prednisolone? Also has "panafcortelone" printed on the bottle. Expiry Aug 2014. Safe to take??

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Hello, John! How are you?

No, Prednisone and Prednisolone are two different medications, although the FDA classifies them both as steroids and they can treat similar conditions.

And it doesn't become dangerous, once expired, but it does being to lose efficacy, so it would be best to dispose of it and obtain a new supply.

The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne, insomnia and nervousness.

This medication is listed as containing Prednisolone.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi Verwon. Please let me know the difference between prednisolone and prednisone.

I use prednisolone for my late onset asthma. Only if it gets bad.

I do not know what prednisone is. I thought it may be just a different spelling in different countries for the same product.

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Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid, as classified by the FDA. It's known to be very effective as an immune suppressant. It has many other medical uses, but is also known to cause more serious side effects.

Some of the serious ones may include cataracts and glaucoma, avascular necrosis, steroid-induced osteoporosis and psychosis.

Are there any other questions or concerns?

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My prednisolone expired in 2007. It was never opened and kept in a dark closet. ls it safe to use? I am having a severe skin rash and itchiness. Also, tons of warts on my legs and hands. Please advise and help. Fiji doesn't have a skin specialist. What to do?

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