INFO - Prednisone and other corticosteroids: balance the risks and benefits

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Last updated 07 Jun 2008

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Prednisone and other corticosteroids: Balance the risks and benefits

Weigh the benefits and risks of corticosteroids, such as prednisone,

when choosing a medication.

Corticosteroid medications, including cortisone, hydrocortisone and

prednisone, have great potential in the treatment of a variety of

conditions, from rashes to lupus to asthma. But corticosteroids also

carry a risk of side effects. Working with your doctor, you can take

steps to reduce these medications' side effects so that the benefits

of treatment outweigh the risks.

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