http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29576 Predisone is the only other alternative for antibiotic therapy. Predisone has been known for years to have a lot of side effects. Always keep in mind you must be weined from the medicine never stop without consulting your doctor and if your doctor gives y Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:00:41 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29576?item=7207 Prednisone suppresses the immune system - how can it help fight infection? I was told that you are at a far greater risk of infection when on Prednisone and to take extra precautions by my Dr. when I had to take it? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29576?item=7207 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:00:13 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29576?item=7231 I did not say it cures the infection rather reduces the inflammation that causes the symptoms so the infection can then heal. Eating healthy and getting extra rest will also boost your immune system. Also avoiding alcohol and caffeine while you are sick be http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29576?item=7231 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:03:56 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29576?item=7232 I am also speaking specfically in regards to Predisone and Sinus Infections (Sinusitus) Vs. Anitibitotic therapy. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29576?item=7232 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:58:48 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29576?item=10342 Please note that prednisone is not an alternative for antibiotic therapy. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections; steroids treat inflammation and are very potent. I also will tell you that doctors take indepth courses in pharmacology of all medicines as http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29576?item=10342