Prednisone is a generic drug prescribed for various conditions that involve inflammation. It’s a corticosteroid drug, also called a steroid. Prednisone is a generic prescription drug. It comes as an ...

If you've been prescribed prednisone or a related steroid, its important to know these pills may cause some nutritional side effects. If you want to lessen the risk of weight gain, fluid retention, or ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Prednisone can cause weight gain because it increases fluid retention and appetite. It can also redistribute fat to ...

Q. I was on a 14-day course of prednisone for vertigo. Once I stopped, I had terrible withdrawal symptoms that have persisted for more than 10 days. Luckily, they are getting better, but I’m still ...

Abiraterone use for prostate cancer can cause mineralocorticoid excess syndrome (MES; eg, hypertension and hypokalemia). Prednisone mitigates these effects; however, the optimal dose level is unclear.

Prednisone is recommended for the initial treatment of pulmonary sarcoidosis, but side effects are common. Methotrexate might offer an alternative to prednisone as first-line treatment. New research ...

LONDON -- Overall survival is significantly shortened for cancer patients receiving more than 20 mg of prednisone (or the equivalent) at any point to treat arthritic side effects from immune ...