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Prednisone and other corticosteroids
Reduce your risk of corticosteroid side effects
Weigh the risks and benefits of corticosteroids
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How do corticosteroids work?
How are corticosteroids used?
What side effects can corticosteroids cause?
Side effects of corticosteroids taken by mouth
Side effects of inhaled corticosteroids
Side effects of corticosteroids put on the skin, called topical corticosteroids
Side effects of corticosteroid shots
Side effects of corticosteroids given through a vein, called intravenous
Lower your risk of corticosteroid side effects
Weigh the pros and cons of corticosteroids
Weigh the risks and benefits of corticosteroids
Content
How do corticosteroids work?
How are corticosteroids used?
What side effects can corticosteroids cause?
Side effects of corticosteroids taken by mouth
Side effects of inhaled corticosteroids
Side effects of corticosteroids put on the skin, called topical corticosteroids
Side effects of corticosteroid shots
Side effects of corticosteroids given through a vein, called intravenous
Lower your risk of corticosteroid side effects
Weigh the pros and cons of corticosteroids
How do corticosteroids work?
Corticosteroids help lessen swelling and irritation, called inflammation. The medicine can ease symptoms of inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, asthma and skin rashes.
Corticosteroids also lower immune system response. This can help manage conditions in which the immune system becomes too active and attacks the body's own tissues by mistake. These are called autoimmune conditions.
