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.
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 |
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2 | ||||
| Slow my Devic's progress | 8 |
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1 | ||||
| Support another treatment | 4 |
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2 | |||
| Nerve pain, back | 1 |
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1 |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course of treatment ended
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5 | 45% |
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Doctor's advice
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4 | 36% |
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Side effects too severe
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2 | 18% |
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Personal research
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1 | 9% |
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Report created on November 21, 2009.