Does one have stronger side effects than the other?
What's the difference between prednisone and prednisolone?
Question posted by Keith Carter on 21 Oct 2012
Last updated on 22 October 2012 by suzanne66
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Prednisone and Prednisolone are used in the same manner and equally as effective. Prednisone is activated by the liver into prednisolone.
It was once thought that Prednisolone may be preferred in patients with liver disease but recent studies suggest that this is probably not the case.
They have slightly different chemical structures.
endlessPred
21 Oct 2012
They are similar and are used for different inflammatory or autoimmune diseases and conditions. Only a physician can decide which is appropriate for use.
Inactive
21 Oct 2012
Good morning, I hope you are well... have a nice day!
endlessPred
21 Oct 2012
Thanks Maso. Coming down from 40 pred again. Sigh. Better than the alternative! Lol. Hope your morning is bright. Karen
Inactive
21 Oct 2012
Thank you Karen, I hope all is well.-
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