Nevirapine, prednisone and rash.

Findings from a recent study show that people taking prednisone with nevirapine (Viramune) were more likely to develop nevirapine-related rash compared to people not taking prednisone. Prednisone is commonly used to treat rash, a potentially harmful side effect of nevirapine. Researchers theorized that pre-treating people with prednisone might minimize rash. This contrary finding is different from reported anecdotes of experiences in the community.