This article is written from personal experience with the drug. For most patients with Crohn's Disease, Prednisone is the first line of treatment. This drug is a cocortisteriod. It mimics the body's own production of cocortisone. Cocortisone is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
Prednisone is a wonderful drug, if used correctly.
It has excellent anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces inflammation and swelling in the intestinal track. This is one of the main concerns for Crohn's patient. For Crohn's patients, the normal beginning dose is 40mg per day. One cannot quit this drug at anytime.