Could you please explain if there is a difference between prednisone, decadron, and dexamethasone?
Dexamethasone is the generic form of decadron. Prednisone differs mainly in terms of potency. Prednisone is about 4-5 times as potent milligram for milligram as cortisol. Dexamethasone is about 20-25 times as powerful mg for mg. Prednisone also has slight sodium retaining potential that dexamethasone does not have. Prednisone lasts longer than cortisol but shorter than dexamethasone. Prednisone causing Osteoporosis Question: I would like to have some information by one of the doctors who answers the questions.
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