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The generic name of this medication is Prednisone and Brand Name is Sterapred.
The active ingredients of this medication is Prednisone.
Prednisone is Manufactured by MUTUAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY, INC.
Mainly used in treating severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis and skin conditions.

Common Uses:

This medication is used in treating severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis and skin conditions.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Difficulty sleeping;
Feeling of a whirling motion;
Increased appetite;
Increased sweating;
Indigestion;
Mood changes;
Nervousness.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not advisable in people who are allergic to any ingredient in Prednisone;
Not advisable in people who have a systemic fungal infection;
Not advisable in people who are currently taking mifepristone;
Not advisable in people who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant.

Drug Interactions:
Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital);
Carbamazepine;
Clarithromycin azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole);
Methotrexate or ritodrine;
Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin);
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin);
Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin).

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Albuterol Sulfate	8.41	7.52	1.86	22
Advair Diskus	7.74	6.94	2.7	68
Albuterol	7.32	6.56	2.44	69
Prednisone	6.22	6.98	3.32	9
Singulair	5.83	5.61	1.55	42
ProAir HFA	1.44	2.73	5.27	25

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Effectiveness of Prednisone by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Prednisone, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	3.9%	14.3%	45.5%	18.2%	18.2%
Balance/Equilibrium	1.4%	9.5%	82.4%	4.1%	2.7%
Blood Pressure	5.5%	5.5%	78.1%	5.5%	5.5%
Breathing	1.4%	8.3%	63.9%	11.1%	15.3%
Confidence	6.7%	12%	66.7%	8%	6.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills	2.7%	5.4%	79.7%	8.1%	4.1%
Digestion	0%	12.5%	75%	6.9%	5.6%
Emotional Well-being	5.2%	15.6%	57.1%	16.9%	5.2%
Energy	9.1%	16.9%	36.4%	22.1%	15.6%
Eyesight	5.5%	9.6%	75.3%	5.5%	4.1%
Memory	2.7%	9.6%	78.1%	5.5%	4.1%
Mental Clarity	8.1%	12.2%	66.2%	9.5%	4.1%
Pain	8.2%	8.2%	54.8%	17.8%	11%
Patience	6.6%	18.4%	59.2%	9.2%	6.6%
Sexual Health	1.4%	6.8%	80.8%	4.1%	6.8%
Skin Complexion	4%	8%	66.7%	13.3%	8%
Sleep	9.2%	14.5%	50%	19.7%	6.6%
Stress Level	5.3%	22.7%	54.7%	10.7%	6.7%

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Commonly Reported Prednisone Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Allergic Reaction	90.8%	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%	0%
Anxiety	57.9%	5.3%	15.8%	15.8%	5.3%
Appetite Loss	85.7%	4.8%	4.8%	4.8%	0%
Blurred Vision	76.3%	5.3%	15.8%	0%	2.6%
Breathing Difficulties	94.7%	0%	0%	5.3%	0%
Change in Weight	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%
Cold Symptoms	78.9%	15.8%	0%	5.3%	0%
Confusion	84.2%	5.3%	5.3%	5.3%	0%
Coordination / Balance Problems	84.2%	0%	15.8%	0%	0%
Cough	81.8%	13.6%	4.5%	0%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	87.5%	6.2%	6.2%	0%	0%
Depression	57.9%	5.3%	21.1%	10.5%	5.3%
Diarrhea	77.1%	2.9%	17.1%	2.9%	0%
Dizziness	72.6%	13.7%	9.6%	2.7%	1.4%
Drowsiness	73%	5.4%	18.9%	2.7%	0%
Dry Mouth	63.6%	13.6%	11.4%	9.1%	2.3%
Dry Nose	78.6%	7.1%	14.3%	0%	0%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst	85.7%	7.1%	7.1%	0%	0%
Fatigue	60.8%	10.8%	13.5%	4.1%	10.8%
Gas	73.7%	15.8%	5.3%	0%	5.3%
Headache	74%	13.7%	6.8%	4.1%	1.4%
Heartburn	70.6%	11.8%	5.9%	11.8%	0%
Increased Appetite	66.7%	0%	0%	33.3%	0%
Indigestion	78.4%	10.8%	8.1%	2.7%	0%
Infection	76.5%	11.8%	5.9%	0%	5.9%
Insomnia	68.4%	10.5%	10.5%	5.3%	5.3%
Internal Bleeding	93.8%	0%	6.2%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	84.2%	5.3%	5.3%	5.3%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	77.3%	4.5%	4.5%	9.1%	4.5%
Itching	82.4%	11.8%	5.9%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	57.9%	10.5%	15.8%	10.5%	5.3%
Muscle Cramping	78.9%	10.5%	5.3%	5.3%	0%
Nausea	73.4%	14.1%	10.9%	0%	1.6%
Nervousness	76%	4%	4%	12%	4%
Rapid Heartbeat	68.4%	15.8%	5.3%	5.3%	5.3%
Sensitivity to Light	84.2%	5.3%	10.5%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	84.2%	0%	10.5%	5.3%	0%
Skin Rash	84.2%	0%	10.5%	0%	5.3%
Sneezing	92.9%	0%	7.1%	0%	0%
Sore Throat	90.5%	4.8%	0%	4.8%	0%
Stomach Ache	73.7%	10.5%	10.5%	5.3%	0%
Ulcer	81.2%	12.5%	6.2%	0%	0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth	71.4%	21.4%	7.1%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Prednisone Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	77.8%	16.7%	5.6%	0%	0%
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	87.8%	7.3%	2.4%	2.4%	0%
Appetite Loss	90%	5%	5%	0%	0%
Back Pain	77.8%	22.2%	0%	0%	0%
Blindness	93.8%	0%	6.2%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	88.9%	0%	0%	5.6%	5.6%
Cataracts	93.8%	0%	0%	0%	6.2%
Change in Weight	35%	25%	20%	15%	5%
Constipation	80.6%	13.9%	0%	2.8%	2.8%
Decreased Number of Blood Cells	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	0%
Depression	83.3%	5.6%	5.6%	0%	5.6%
Diarrhea	77.8%	22.2%	0%	0%	0%
Difficulty Urinating	87.8%	7.3%	4.9%	0%	0%
Dry Nose	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst	57.1%	28.6%	0%	14.3%	0%
Feelings of Anger / Rage	90.5%	4.8%	0%	0%	4.8%
Hallucinations	94.4%	0%	5.6%	0%	0%
Heartburn	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%
High Blood Pressure	79.4%	11.8%	2.9%	5.9%	0%
Hyperactivity	85.7%	4.8%	0%	9.5%	0%
Increased Appetite	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Indigestion	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Insomnia	60.6%	6.1%	24.2%	9.1%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	61.9%	4.8%	9.5%	19%	4.8%
Itching	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	81%	4.8%	4.8%	9.5%	0%
Mood Swings	77.8%	5.6%	5.6%	11.1%	0%
Muscle Cramping	78.9%	5.3%	10.5%	5.3%	0%
Nervousness	66.7%	0%	23.8%	4.8%	4.8%
Nosebleeds	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass	81.2%	6.2%	0%	12.5%	0%
Rapid Heartbeat	77.8%	5.6%	5.6%	11.1%	0%
Reduced Libido	94.6%	5.4%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Problems	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Skin Rash	77.8%	5.6%	5.6%	11.1%	0%
Sneezing	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%
Stunted Growth	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Tingling Sensations	85.7%	0%	4.8%	0%	9.5%
Tremors	91.7%	2.8%	5.6%	0%	0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth	75%	12.5%	0%	12.5%	0%
Wheezing	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Prednisone

Since taking Prednisone Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident	3.2%
Blindness	1.1%
Fall	6.3%

Heart attack	1.1%
Hospitalization	10.5%

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30 Apr 2012	My doctor prescribed this to me when I had mono, to reduce the swelling in my throat. For the first day or so, it helped. But then I started to be extremely anxious, I started crying for absolutely no reason, I couldn't sleep. So I stopped taking it. I recovered fine without it. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
03 Feb 2012	i took it for 4-5 days and it helped me just within that amount of time —Posted by anony Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
31 Jan 2012	I take prednisone for Giant Cell Arteritis (very rare). Was at 90-100 mgs. for 6 months at beginning of illness 1.5 years ago and started etanercept to enable me to cut down on the dose. I am now at 45 mgs., however I now have diabetes, cataracts, glaucoma, cushingoid syndrome, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, steatohepatitis, myopathy, insomnia, edema, hirsutism, ecchymoses and petechiae, and several other conditions because of the prednisone. BUT, I would die without it so I must continue. I take a total of 14 meds to deal with the side effects. BTW- 40/60 mgs. is a normal starting dose for GCA and most people resolve to a low maintenance dose in 6 months. —Posted by MCDK Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
30 Jan 2012	Helped with my arthritis, but has many side effects —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
06 Jan 2012	worked well for pleurisy, but caused me to have a detached retina. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use