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Prednisolone vs. Crolom

Oral prednisolone is a corticosteroid. It's taken by mouth to treat health conditions related to an overactive immune system or inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, in adults and children. Your healthcare team will determine your dose based on what medical condition you have. Some common short-term side effects of prednisolone include trouble sleeping and mood changes. And if you take this medication for a longer period of time, you're more likely to experience long-term side effects, like weight gain and weakened immune system. If you need to stop prednisolone, your healthcare team might need to taper down your dosage slowly to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

This medication is used for many different conditions. Generally, it's used for autoimmune disorders, conditions related to swelling, or cancer. Some examples include:

• Allergies or allergic reactions
• Joint conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
• Skin conditions (e.g. psoriasis)
• Conditions affecting certain hormones (e.g., low adrenal hormones)
• Gut conditions (e.g., ulcerative colitis)
• Conditions related to red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
• Certain cancers (e.g., leukemia)
• Nervous system conditions (e.g., multiple sclerosis)
• Eye conditions
• Lung conditions
• Kidney conditions
• Lupus erythematosus

• Swelling (e.g., puffiness in the face, hands, or feet)
• High blood pressure
• High blood sugar
• Muscle weakness
• Stomach pain
• Insomnia (trouble sleeping)
• Changes in your mood
• Headache
• Acne
• Weight gain and greater appetite

• Greater risk of infections
• Changes in heart and kidney function
• Bone problems with long-term use
• Reduced adrenal gland function
• Eye Problems
• Mood and behavior changes
• Stomach problems

Cromolyn (Gastrocrom) is an oral solution that helps manage mastocytosis, a condition where too many mast cells release chemicals that can cause symptoms like diarrhea, flushing, or itching. It belongs to a drug class called mast cell stabilizers, and works by stopping mast cells from chemicals that cause inflammation. You typically take it 4 times a day by mouth, before meals and at bedtime. Side effects include headache and diarrhea.

• Mastocytosis

• Headache (5%)
• Diarrhea (5%)

• Kidney or liver problems
• Allergic reaction