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Prednisone Alternatives Compared

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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... View more

Meloxicam is effective for the short-term relief of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis; however, like other NSAIDs, it has the potential to adversely affect the stomach or heart and... View more

Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Asthma - Maintenance, Adrenogenital Syndrome, Asthma - acute, Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatologic Lesion, Gout - Acute, Immunosuppression, Inflammatory... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full prednisone side effects document.

See the full meloxicam side effects document.

See the full MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 5 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $1.94
Cost* $9.70

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Quantity 10 tablet
Dosage 7.5 mg
Per Unit* $1.08
Cost* $10.75

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Quantity 21 tablet
Dosage 4 mg
Per Unit* $0.90 - $1.18
Cost* $18.86 - $24.86

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Rayos Anjeso, Mobic, Vivlodex Other methylprednisolone brands include: Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, Solu-Medrol

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

36 hours

20 hours

3.5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Excluding First Trimester

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

First Trimester

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Excluding First Trimester

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

First Trimester

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

FDA Alerts (5)

FDA Alerts (12)

Drug Interactions

A total of 500 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:

  • 57 major drug interactions (164 brand and generic names)
  • 404 moderate drug interactions (1593 brand and generic names)
  • 39 minor drug interactions (217 brand and generic names)

A total of 354 drugs are known to interact with meloxicam:

  • 70 major drug interactions (269 brand and generic names)
  • 278 moderate drug interactions (1185 brand and generic names)
  • 6 minor drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)

A total of 498 drugs are known to interact with MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack:

  • 83 major drug interactions (240 brand and generic names)
  • 378 moderate drug interactions (1535 brand and generic names)
  • 37 minor drug interactions (212 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.
  • Ask your doctor before using meloxicam together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more
  • Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as methylPREDNISolone.... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

February 21, 1955

April 13, 2000

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

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Consumer Resources

N/A

Professional Resources

N/A

Related Treatment Guide

** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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