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Topic: Prednisone

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Favorite possession(s):Smallpox vaccine
Personality:Nervous,  Easily addicted,  Depressive
Favorite activity(s):Taking drugs
Favorite body part(s):Lungs,  Skin,  Heart
Favorite sport(s):Bodybuilding
Favorite drink(s):Milk
Medical note(s):Undergoing therapy,  Taking Valium,  Taking Viagra
Ultimate fantasy(s):Having severe anorexia
Worst habit(s):Smoking,  Taking Drugs,  Taking Ecstasy
Favorite quote(s):"God gave men both a penis and a brain, but unfortunately not enough blood supply to run both at the same time." - Robin Williams, commenting on the Clinton/Lewinsky affair
"How can men use sex to get what they want? Sex IS what they want." (Frasier Crane on FRASIER)
 
 
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Albert Graham,
Backyard Pool Drainer

Inhaled corticosteroids rarely cause side effects and minimize the need for chronic oral corticosteroids, such as prednisone, which are associated with a high risk of side effects in the elderly.
Mary Harris advises that anyone taking corticosteroids (Prednisone) should avoid Echinacea all together because Echinacea lessens the effects of the medication.
Zhang Xian Qian,
Ex-Olympic Swimmer

Prednisone was developed in 1955 as a man-made replica of cortisone , a hormone produced by the outer portion (or cortex) of the adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys.
Seven of the eight patients withdrawn from prednisone were able to discontinue their hyperglycemic therapy of either insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents within 4 months of steroid cessation.
Manufactured by APOTEX and many other companies Prednisone is a steroid hormone which is produced naturally in your body.
Todd Porter,
Gym Attendent

Corticosteroids like prednisone are a topic of debate among doctors who treat muscular dystrophy.
Adam Findley,
Professional Motivator

Because of its ability to raise blood sugar levels, prednisone or related corticosteroids are widely used in ferrets where surgery was declined or was unsuccessful at normalizing blood glucose.
Mike Enlow,
Internet Marketer

Begin prednisone (corticosteroids) as the first treatment, in view of its convenience (pills) and low cost.
Josh Hogan,
Commander

After Ed required a few too many consecutive prednisone bursts, the management program was altered to include Vanceril , an inhaled corticosteroid.
David Rosenberg,
Dermatologist

Steroid Medications Corticosteroids such as prednisone are commonly used to treat diseases in which there is inflammation, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and vasculitis.
Cortisone (prednisone) has been an important component of treatment for many inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, since its discovery in 1950.
Corticosteroids: Prednisone is a corticosteroid prescribed to reduce pain and swelling throughout the body in people with severe joint pain and inflammation, skin sores, eye disease, or central nervous system symptoms.
 
 
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betsy.j.kelty@worldnet.att.net
2005-03-26 08:33:36
Good Morning, Can you tell me if Prednisone has been used to regrow hair. My hair is getting thinner and is falling out. Because Prednisone is a steroid I thought this might be a possibility. Thank you, Betsy
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