What is Prednisolone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: PrednisoloneBrand:
Prednisolone is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory as well as immune-suppressing properties. It can be used to treat a wide-range of inflammatory conditions.
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How do members experience Prednisolone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulcerative colitis | 426 | 26 | |
| Autoimmune hepatitis | 44 | 14 | |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 37 | 17 | |
| Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis | 14 | 7 | |
| Eosinophilic gastroenteritis | 13 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 32 | |
| Moon face | 12 | |
| Insomnia | 11 | |
| Mood swings | 9 | |
| Anxious mood | 8 | |
| Increased appetite | 7 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 20 | |
| Moderate | 61 | |
| Mild | 36 | |
| None | 42 |
Member evaluations
gelflinggrl
evaluated on Jul 01, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for burning pain: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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patrickgpking
evaluated on Nov 24, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for ulcerative colitis: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
andi114
evaluated on Nov 08, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for bronchitis: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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