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Prednisone
Dexpak Taperpak
View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions.
Prednisone
Dexpak Taperpak
(dexamethasone)
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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Prednisone has an average rating of
7.6 out of 10 from a total of
854 ratings on Drugs.com.
70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect.
Dexpak Taperpak has an average rating of
10.0 out of 10 from a total of
1 ratings on Drugs.com.
100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.
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