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What Is Prednisone Used For

Updated December 28, 2013
mushtaaq Says:
Fri, December 27, 2013

what is prednisone used for ? i have it at home and i dont now what they use it for . so need you'll to help figure it out.

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Verwon Says:
Sat, December 28, 2013

Hello, Mushtaaq! How are you?

Prednisone is a steroid class medication that has several different medical uses, such as treating severe allergic reactions, immune disorders and swelling.

Learn more Prednisone details here.

Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, fluid retention, facial swelling and elevated heart rate.

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