Q17. What is Prednisolone?

A17. Prednisolone is a popular type of corticosteroid (steroid) which is prescribed for cases of arthritis. It is taken once a day in tablet form and helps to dampen down the symptoms of arthritis.

There is another form of this tablet called ‘enteric-coated’which is designed to be swallowed whole and dissolves very slowly in the stomach. This reduces the risks of stomach upsets and other similar side effects.

There are side effects with prednisolone as with any type of steroid which your GP will discuss with you beforehand.

Find out more in our medication for arthritis section.

Arthritis FAQs:

Arthritis FAQs

• Q1. What is arthritis?
• Q2. How common is arthritis?
• Q3. Does arthritis only affect older people?
• Q4. Why do many more women than men get arthritis?
• Q5. How many types of arthritis are there?
• Q6. What is the most common type of arthritis?
• Q7. Which joints are most likely to be affected by arthritis?
• Q8. What causes arthritis?
• Q9. What are the signs of arthritis?
• Q10. How is arthritis diagnosed?

• Q11. How is arthritis treated?
• Q12. What are anti-inflammatories?
• Q13. How do steroids work?
• Q14. What are disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs?
• Q15. What is methotrexate?
• Q16. What are anti-TNF drugs?
• Q17. What is Prednisolone?
• Q18. How do you cope with arthritis?
• Q19. Can you inherit an arthritis gene?
• Q20. Is there a cure for arthritis?