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Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic  I'm so glad she is going to be okay and the doctors figured out the problem.
I would like to know more about the cortisone. Are cortisone and prednisone the same thing or are they different? Could either cause Cushings Disease? Thanks for educating us - it is much appreciated. |
Good question I found this:
Prednisone and prednisolone are members of the glucocorticoid class of hormones. This means they are steroids but, unlike the anabolic steroids that we hear about regarding sports medicine, these are "catabolic" steroids. Instead of building the body up, they are designed to break down stored resources (fats, sugars and proteins) so that they may be used as fuels in times of stress. Cortisone would be an example of a related hormone with which most people are familiar. Glucocorticoids hormones are produced naturally by the adrenal glands.
It even mentions Benadryl on the web site!!
Here is where I found it:
Prednisone
After what happened to Krissy I would stay away from both!