Prednisone oral tablet helps reduce inflammation (swelling and irritation) in the body. It’s used to treat a range of conditions, including multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, When Prescribed How to Take Before Taking Prednisone is a corticosteroid medication used to decrease inflammation. Though not a pain medication, it can help to relieve pain. It is commonly prescribed to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, lupus, chronic lower back pain, and knee osteoarthritis. Prednisone is used for many conditions, including: Acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (delayed-release tablets only) Acute gouty arthritis Acute leukemia Acute or chronic solid organ rejection Aggressive lymphomas Allergic conjunctivitis Arthritis Asthma Atopic dermatitis .

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