{"id":630475,"date":"2024-11-15T18:03:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T23:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=630475"},"modified":"2024-11-15T18:03:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T23:03:48","slug":"prednisone-and-kidneys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/prednisone-and-kidneys\/","title":{"rendered":"How does prednisone affect your kidneys?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/prednisone\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prednisone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a commonly prescribed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/meds\/a601102.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steroid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/corticosteroids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corticosteroid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, medication that can be used in the treatment of many conditions, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/arthritis-survey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arthritis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allergic reactions, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/multiple-sclerosis-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multiple sclerosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (MS), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/lupus-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lupus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and certain cancers. It works on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immune system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to decrease inflammation (swelling) associated with certain conditions. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> affects many systems in the body, including the kidneys. By reducing inflammation, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help prevent or slow down the progression of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidneyfund.org\/treatments\/medicines-kidney-disease\/prednisone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney damage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in people with certain types of kidney problems. It can also be used to prevent the body from rejecting a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney transplant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Continue reading to learn more about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and its uses for the kidneys.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-does-prednisone-support-renal-function\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> support <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">renal function<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the American Kidney Fund and the National Kidney Foundation, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help the kidneys in various ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/prednisone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prednisone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help prevent organ rejection after a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney transplant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The body\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immune system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sees a transplanted organ as a foreign object and tries to attack it. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help control the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immune system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, preventing it from attacking a transplanted kidney or other organ.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/kidney-disease\/nephrotic-syndrome-adults#whatis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nephrotic syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a group of symptoms that indicate problems with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney function<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including protein in the urine (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proteinuria<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), low levels of albumin in the blood, swelling, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/high-cholesterol-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high cholesterol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nephcure.org\/managing-rkd\/treatment-options\/prednisone\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first treatment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of choice for managing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nephrotic syndrome<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can help control various underlying kidney conditions that cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nephrotic syndrome<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thereby reducing symptoms and helping to prevent complications. These conditions include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focal glomerulosclerosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A condition that affects the glomeruli, tiny structures in the kidneys that filter blood, leading to scarring. This is the most common cause of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nephrotic syndrome<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Black adults.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rarediseases.info.nih.gov\/diseases\/9147\/minimal-change-disease\"><b>Minimal change disease<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A condition that is associated with damage to the glomeruli. This is the most common cause of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nephrotic syndrome<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in children. While the disease&#8217;s cause is unknown, it may happen after an allergic reaction or infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/kidney-disease\/iga-nephropathy\"><b>IgA nephropathy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Also known as Berger\u2019s disease, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IgA nephropathy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an autoimmune disease that occurs when IgA and other antibodies cause inflammation and kidney damage. This can cause the kidneys to leak blood and protein into the urine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"optimal-dosage-for-kidney-protection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimal dosage for kidney protection<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many drugs have very clear dosages for specific uses, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has dozens of uses, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=aa0b1582-6ef3-4697-9ea6-5391e6e57853#www.splportal.comLINK_eed16351-6726-4c85-b56b-c67e9b902280\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dosing is individualized<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to each patient. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider will determine the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/prednisone\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dosage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on factors such as the condition being treated, other medical conditions, and the response to treatment. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> providers prescribe the lowest effective dose of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider will monitor you closely. Always follow the dosing instructions from your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider and take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exactly as directed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid withdrawal symptoms, you should not stop taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> abruptly. Withdrawal symptoms may include tiredness, body aches, and joint pain. Stopping prednisone suddenly can also cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adrenal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> insufficiency, where the body cannot produce enough natural <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corticosteroids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s important to decrease the dose of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gradually under the supervision of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider to prevent these issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dosage for <\/b><b>kidney transplant<\/b><b> rejection prevention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Generally, to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdr.net\/drug-summary\/?drugLabelId=3516\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent rejection after a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney transplant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dosage may range from 5 milligrams (mg) to 30 mg by mouth once a day, along with other medication. The length of treatment will depend on individual circumstances, and when it is time to stop taking the medicine, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> professional will provide you with a tapering schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dosage for treatment of <\/b><b>proteinuria<\/b><b> in <\/b><b>nephrotic syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Adults are generally prescribed a dosage of 40 to 80 mg per day, taken every day until there is no longer protein in the urine. After this, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may need to be continued at a lower dose as a long-term treatment, although some people may be able to slowly taper off the medicine under the guidance of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider. In children and adolescents, the dose is calculated by body weight, up to 80 mg daily, until there is no protein in the urine for three days. Then, the dosage may be decreased to every other day, with the length of treatment determined by the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"side-effects-of-prednisone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause various <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adverse effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/prednisone-side-effects\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood swings\/personality changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/hypertension-treatments-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high blood pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bulging eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acne<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased appetite and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thin and fragile skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red or purple spots under the skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowed healing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased hair growth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in body fat distribution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling very tired and\/or weak<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular or absent menstrual periods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased libido<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heartburn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweating\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high-dose<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or taking it for longer periods of time can increase the risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including serious <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, because <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immunosuppressive<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medicine (suppresses the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immune system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), people who take it are at higher <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk of infection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also cause other long-term <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/glaucoma-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glaucoma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, high <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/diabetes-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/osteoporosis-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">osteoporosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can talk with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider for more information about the risks and benefits of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as this is not a full list of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tips-for-taking-prednisone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can still occur, here are some tips for taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as safely as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tell your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider about all of your medical conditions (including if you are pregnant or breastfeeding) and medical history, as well as all of the medications you take, including prescription and OTC drugs, vitamins, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the dosing directions exactly. Do not take more medicine than prescribed. If you do not know how much <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to take, ask your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider or pharmacist.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not stop taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> abruptly because stopping <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steroid treatment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suddenly could cause withdrawal symptoms as well as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adrenal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gland problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep all appointments with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider and lab for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">follow-up<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and blood work. It is important to be closely monitored while taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with food to reduce the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incidence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of gastrointestinal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider will advise you of any dietary changes you should make, such as following a low-salt or high-calcium diet or taking a vitamin or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, avoid people who are sick. In particular, avoid people with chickenpox or measles. If you are exposed to someone with chickenpox or measles, call your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should not get live vaccines while taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, many other vaccines may be fine for you to get while on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Check with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider before getting any vaccines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell all <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> providers you see\u2014including dentists, doctors, and surgeons\u2014that you are taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a steroid medicine used to treat various medical conditions, including conditions that affect the kidneys. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is commonly prescribed to help prevent organ rejection after a transplant, as well as to treat certain <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney diseases<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because this medicine is associated with many potential <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, some of which can be serious, it is important to take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prednisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exactly as directed by your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider and keep all appointments for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">follow-up<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and blood work. Always consult your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider with questions or concerns about your medication. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prednisone is a commonly prescribed steroid, or corticosteroid, medication that can be used in the treatment of many conditions, such as arthritis, allergic reactions, multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, and certain cancers. It works on the immune system to decrease inflammation (swelling) associated with certain conditions. Prednisone affects many systems in the body, including the kidneys. 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