Prescription
Corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory steroid)
Prednisone
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Prednisone is a steroid medicine that works by calming down your body's immune system and reducing swelling and inflammation — it mimics a natural hormone your body already produces.
What is it used for?
Severe asthmaserious allergic reactionsarthritis and joint painskin conditions like eczemalupusinflammatory bowel diseasecertain blood disordersswelling in different parts of the body
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.