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Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug that is usually taken orally but can be delivered by intramuscular injection and can be used for a great number of different conditions. It has a mainly glucocorticoid effect. Prednisone is a prodrug that is converted by the liver into prednisolone, which is the active drug and also a steroid. Prednisone is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant, and affects virtually all of the immune...

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prednisone?
I have been taking prednisone for 6 days now to clear up poison ivy. Is...

It is a steroid; steroids will do that. They can do nasty things to your body. As soon as you stop, you should notice the symptoms starting to clear up....

Asked by sam_and_sami1112 - 743 days ago

How long after taking Prednisone is it safe to drink alcohol again?
I have just finished taking a diminishing dose prednisone pack and wondering when i can...

You should wait AT least 12 hours, maybe even 3 days just to be safe.

Asked by i have a question or answer - 18 months ago