They have drugs comparable but far less toxic but I suppose reserved for “certain” individuals? I asked the question, directly to a Health Professional administering that deadly concoction to my sister before her untimely demise. He was so caught off guard that he hesitated, then referred me to someone else. I can only suppose that the consciousness of him got the best of him and the very next encounter between he and I, erupted the subject and he said Yes, there definitely is an alternative drug, used for what Prednisone is given, WITHOUT the dreadful side effects. Btw when she decreased the amount in her own, without doctors direction, during treatment, she did much better. Blessing to you in your journey.