Comparing Prednisone vs Cataflam
Prednisone | Cataflam |
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Prednisone | Cataflam (diclofenac) |
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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... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Back Pain, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Frozen Shoulder, Aseptic Necrosis, Muscle Pain, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Period Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sciatica, Spondyloarthritis. Cataflam may... View more |
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More about Prednisone | More about Cataflam (diclofenac) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 852 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Cataflam has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 49 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: prednisone side effects in more detail. |
See also: Cataflam side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Rayos | Other diclofenac brands include: Cambia, Lofena, Voltaren, Zipsor, Zorvolex | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
4 hours |
1.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 587 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:
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A total of 422 drugs are known to interact with Cataflam:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
February 21, 1955 |
November 24, 1993 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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** 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.
Further information
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