What is prednisone?
Prednisone (generic Deltasone) is a prescription drug used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including inflammation, arthritis, severe allergies, blood and skin conditions, immune system disorders, and more.
Before starting prednisone, tell your doctor if you are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medications or if you have any preexisting conditions. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
What are common side effects of prednisone?
While adverse reactions to prednisone are rare, some patients who take the drug may experience mild side effects, including loss of appetite, weight gain, confusion, excitement, restlessness, headache, nausea, acne, heartburn, increased sweating, and trouble sleeping. Call your doctor if these side effects are severe or do not go away.
Rare, more serious adverse reactions have been known to occur, including severe allergic reactions, eye pain or vision problems, infections, seizures, depression, uncontrollable shaking, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or an irregular heartbeat.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information about adverse reactions you may experience while taking prednisone, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.
Yes! Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your clinician.
Prednisone is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.
Providers on Sesame can write a prescription – or refill an existing one – during a virtual or in-person visit. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you. Book an online consultation with a real, licensed provider on Sesame today to determine whether or not prednisone is right for you.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
You can learn more about prednisone by checking out our drug information pages. Read on to learn more about prednisone, its side effects, and dosage information:
Prednisone (Generic Deltasone )
Hydroxychloroquine (Generic Plaquenil)
Diclofenac (Generic Voltaren)
Methylprednisolone (Generic Medrol)
Celecoxib (Generic Celebrex)
Meloxicam (Generic Mobic)
Adalimumab (Generic Humira)
Sulfasalazine (Generic Azulfidine)
Naproxen (Generic Naprosyn)
Etanercept (Generic Enbrel)
Yes, Sesame makes it easier than ever to get a new prescription or refill an existing prescription online. To discuss a new online prescription or refill, book a video visit with a doctor or nurse on Sesame to discuss a new online prescription or refill. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe drugs that help treat infections, allergies, high blood pressure, and more.
Note that providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Online prescription refills are up to the discretion of your provider. If you’re a new patient, most providers will write a prescription for 30 days and may want to schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that the medication is effective. If you’re a returning patient, your provider may prescribe for a longer period of time.
Prescriptions and prescription refills on Sesame are exclusively cash-pay. We do not accept insurance for the provider appointment or the medication. If a clinician sends your prescription to your local pharmacy, you can pick it up and pay with a method of your choice, including your FSA or HSA card, prescription card, cash, credit, and more.
Most insurance plans do not require prior authorization for medication coverage. When you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription, the pharmacist can use the insurance information they have on file, or you can give them your insurance information for coverage.
Health insurance plans publish a formulary for the drugs covered by the plan and the corresponding drug and copay prices. Check with your insurance provider to find out what drugs require authorization and the specific coverage information regarding the medication you’ve been prescribed.
For patients who book a weight management service through Sesame’s online weight loss management program, providers can assist with prior insurance authorization requests for your medication. For more information, visit our video weight loss program page.
