Polymyalgia rheumatica is usually treated with a low dose of an oral corticosteroid, such as prednisone.

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Despite four courses of antibiotics and a course of prednisone, three months later her sinuses were still inflamed.

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Kefu's rugby future was in doubt earlier this week after he took a banned substance prednisone to treat viral disorder Bell's Palsy.

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Over the weeks, he needed to give more and added prednisone.

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He was prescribed Prednisone, which hasn't helped.

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Ms Cazau said the comedian had cut down his prescription of the steroid prednisone "by half" and had embarked on "very rigorous exercise routine and a carefully planned diet" to take his weight down from 242 pounds (110kg) .

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