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    Corticosteroids for Polymyalgia Rheumatica or Giant Cell Arteritis

    Corticosteroids for Polymyalgia Rheumatica or Giant Cell Arteritis



    Examples

    Generic NameChemical Name
    dexamethasone
    prednisone
    methylprednisolone

    These are all Reference corticosteroid Opens New Window medicines that you take by mouth (orally) in tablet form. Dexamethasone is available as a liquid.



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