The oral corticosteroid can bring swift relief from pain and swelling — but its many possible side effects and longer-term ...

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.

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 ...