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Prednisone and other corticosteroids
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How do corticosteroids work?
How are corticosteroids used?
What side effects can corticosteroids cause?
Reduce your risk of corticosteroid side effects
Weigh the risks and benefits of corticosteroids
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Corticosteroid drugs — including cortisone, hydrocortisone and prednisone — are useful in treating many conditions, such as rashes, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma. But these drugs also carry a risk of various side effects.
