Alternatives to prednisone

Pulmicort, Entocort

This medicine temporarily relieves allergy symptoms. It can help with nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose, and sneezing. These symptoms may be caused by hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.

Decadron

This medicine treats many conditions, including allergies, skin problems, and breathing issues. It can also help with certain cancers, hormone problems, and nervous system disorders. Dexamethasone can also be used for short-term relief of arthritis and other joint problems.

Flonase, Flovent

Fluticasone temporarily relieves symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. These symptoms include a stuffy nose, itchy and watery eyes, itchy nose, runny nose, and sneezing. It can help you breathe easier and feel more comfortable when you have allergies.

Cortef

This medicine can help with itching, skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes. It can treat eczema, psoriasis, poison ivy, insect bites, and other irritations from soaps or jewelry. It can also relieve external anal and genital itching. Ask your doctor before using it for other conditions.

Medrol

This medicine can treat many conditions. It can help with allergies, skin problems, and hormone imbalances. It can also help with gut and blood disorders.

Orapred, Pediapred

This medicine treats swelling and redness in your eye. It can help with problems of the conjunctiva, cornea, and other parts of the front of your eye. It is used when the swelling responds to steroid treatment.

Kenalog, Aristocort

This ointment treats skin problems that cause swelling, redness, and itching. These problems are called corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. It helps to relieve the discomfort of these skin conditions.