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HoustonLady
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Has anyone been prescribed Acthar in place of prednisone?
Traci Musick-Shaffer Member
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HoustonLady Member
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Hi Traci! Thank you for the response. Another call to my doctor led to more answers. The medication is expensive but better than prednisone as far as side effects are concerned. The manufacturer will provide the medication for free while they work with your doctor's office to get it approved. I was on prednisone for over 2 years and my doctors are concerned about the side effects I was experiencing. I was too. This medication works to help your body produce more cortisone to help decrease the inflammation in your body instead of supplying it with a synthetic version like prednisone. I am hopeful it will be an option for me. Thanks again!
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I will definitely let you know how things turn out. I am desperate for an alternative to prednisone.