Ratings Summary for PREDNISONE

 Overall Patient opinion of PREDNISONE: 2.5 (not satisfied)

(based on 617 reviews ) (updated May 6, 2025)

Ratings by Age Group for PREDNISONE
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Patient Age Group Number of Reviews Average Rating
Pediatric (Under 18) 26 2.5
Age 18 to 24 80 2.2
Age 25 to 34 150 2.2
Age 35 to 44 122 2.5
Age 45 to 54 94 2.9
Age 55 to 64 71 2.4
Age 65 to 74 32 2.4
Age 75 and up 7 2.8

Ratings by Sex for PREDNISONE
Rating Scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)

Patient Sex Number of Reviews Average Rating
Male 160 2.29375
Female 431 2.61484918793503
Not Specified 23 2.30434782608696

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FDA Drug Safety Information for PREDNISONE

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PREDNISONE  (PREDNISONE):  Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.   FDA Approval Date: (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)