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Category: Edema management

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Does Prednisone Get Rid of Edema? Understanding Its Complex Effects

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Prednisone's effect on edema is surprisingly complex: while it is prescribed to reduce swelling caused by inflammation, the medication itself can also cause the body to retain fluid. Whether or not **does prednisone get rid of edema** depends entirely on the underlying medical cause of the swelling and the dosage and duration of treatment. (GoodRx)