Prednisone: How It Works, How to Take It, and Side Effects | GoodRx

Prednisone works well to control allergic reactions and conditions* involving an overactive immune system. This medication might also cause side effects, like weight gain and sleep problems, if you use it for a long time.

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*Conditions include: Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Skin Allergy, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Leukemia, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Asthma, Osteoarthritis, Edema, Eye Inflammation, Organ Transplant, Gout, COPD, Anaphylaxis, Multiple Sclerosis, Ulcerative Colitis, Tuberculosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Crohn's Disease, Lupus, Chronic ITP, Adrenal Insufficiency