Comparing Decadron vs Prednisone
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Adrenal Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Allergic Rhinitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Aspiration Pneumonia, Asthma, Asthma...
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Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal...
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Decadron
(dexamethasone )
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Prednisone
Ratings & Reviews
Decadron has an average rating of
3.9 out of 10 from a total of
29 ratings on Drugs.com.
28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 59% reported a negative effect.
Prednisone has an average rating of
7.5 out of 10 from a total of
868 ratings on Drugs.com.
68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect.
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Side Effects Experienced by Users
Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
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Drug Class
Generic Availability
N/A
Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons
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Quantity
5 tablet
Strength
20 mg
Per unit*
$2.07
Cost*
$10.35
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Prednisone prices
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Dosage Forms
Oral solution
Oral tablet
Brand Names
Other dexamethasone brands include: De-Sone LA , Dexabliss, Dexamethasone Intensol , Dxevo, Hemady , HiDex, TaperDex , Zcort, ZoDex
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Half Life
Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
N/A
4 hours
CSA Schedule 1
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Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Excluding First Trimester
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Drug Interactions
A total of 820 drugs are known to interact with Decadron :
166 major drug interactions (452 brand and generic names)
598 moderate drug interactions (2255 brand and generic names)
56 minor drug interactions (278 brand and generic names)
A total of 625 drugs are known to interact with Prednisone :
79 major drug interactions (218 brand and generic names)
503 moderate drug interactions (1915 brand and generic names)
43 minor drug interactions (232 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date
October 30, 1958
February 21, 1955
WADA Class
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