Is Prednisone an Anabolic Steroid?

Answer 1

No. It's a corticosteroid.

Read the facts about Prednisone here:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601102.html

Answer 2

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Answer 3

NO! It is a anti-inflammatory drug used to treat various inflammatory conditions. It is dangerous to use without Dr's follow-up as it can cause many side effects depending on dosage. Anabolic steroids are hard to get and illegal for all professional athletes, Don't even think of going there, and don't use prednisone and think it will make you a Barry Bonds or Hulk Hogan. Leave the drugs alone and try to start a muscle building regime with natural fruit and organic body builder powders from Drug stores or GNC, and do daily weight training for body strength. You will eventually reach your goal!

Answer 4

Prednisone is used for it's anti-inflammatory properties.

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Prednisone is an oral, synthetic (man-made) corticosteroid used for suppressing the immune system and inflammation. It has effects similar to other corticosteroids such as triamcinolone (Kenacort), methylprednisolone (Medrol), prednisolone (Prelone) and dexamethasone (Decadron). These synthetic corticosteroids mimic the action of cortisol (hydrocortisone), the naturally-occurring corticosteroid produced in the body by the adrenal glands. Corticosteroids have many effects on the body, but they most often are used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects, particularly in those conditions in which the immune system plays an important role. Such conditions include arthritis, colitis, asthma, bronchitis, certain skin rashes, and allergic or inflammatory conditions of the nose and eyes. Prednisone is inactive in the body and, in order to be effective, first must be converted to prednisolone by enzymes in the liver. Therefore, prednisone may not work as effectively in people with liver disease whose ability to convert prednisone to prednisolone is impaired

It has no affect on the building of muscles.

Answer 5

Don't know if it's Anabolic, but it is a steroid. I have to have it when my asthma gets too bad, and it's a very cheap prescription. Makes you gain weight like a horse, though.

Answer 6

No. It's a synthetic corticosteroid, or glucocorticoid. It's often used as an autoimmune suppressant or an anti-inflammatory drug, for things like Lupus, arthritis, or asthma. It doesn't do anything for human growth or building muscle.

Answer 7

Nope. The site below gives you more detailed information.

Answer 8

No its Catabolic. Good luck and best wishes.

Answer 9

yes
my doctor gave me that when i had bronchitis
that gets you bigger and opens up ur appetite

Answer 10

No.