Comparing Prednisone vs Desoximetasone Topical
Prednisone | Desoximetasone topical |
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Prednisone | Desoximetasone topical |
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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 Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis. desoximetasone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Atopic Dermatitis
Eczema
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More about Prednisone | More about Desoximetasone topical | ||||||||||||||||
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Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 847 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Desoximetasone topical has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 24 ratings on Drugs.com. 77% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: prednisone side effects in more detail. |
See also: desoximetasone topical side effects in more detail. |
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View all prednisone prices |
View all desoximetasone topical prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Rayos | Topicort | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
N/A |
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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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 585 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with desoximetasone topical:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
February 21, 1955 |
February 28, 1977 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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.
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