are methylprednisolone and prednisone the same thing?
For people with RA, these drugs help by reducing immune responses that can lead to swelling, pain, and joint damage. Methylprednisolone and prednisone are very similar drugs. There is a difference in their relative strengths: 8 milligrams (mg) of methylprednisolone is equivalent to 10 mg of prednisone.