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What is Prednisone? Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug that decreases inflammation and suppresses the immune system. It is used for many purposes including relapses in MS; for rheumatic disorders; neoplasms; collagen diseases. Prednisone is activated by the liver into prednisolone.
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10 patients in the community are taking or have taken Prednisone.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
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| Other | 4 | 40% |
| General health | 2 | 20% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 10% |
| Pain | 1 | 10% |
| Insomnia | 1 | 10% |
| Don't know | 1 | 10% |
| Slow my ALS progress | 1 | 10% |
Based on the patients currently taking Prednisone.
How long current patients have been taking Prednisone or how long patients were taking Prednisone before stopping.
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