Is prednisone a steroid?!


Question: Is prednisone a steroid?
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There are thee types of steroids: anabolic, androgenic and cortico-steroids. Each of these types have different effects. Prednisone is a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation or suppress immune responses.



Prednisone is a corticosteroid. In contrast to anabolic steroids (used by “bodybuilders”), corticosteroids are used in inflammatory conditions for their anti–inflammatory effects. They have a rapid onset of action, and profoundly affect many parts of the immune system as well as most other body systems.



Yes, prednisone is a steroid. It is actually a corticosteroid.



Yes.




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