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I'm taking prednisone for probably the 4th time in my life. I've been prescribed it when my asthma gets really severe. I've never taken it for more than 2 weeks at a time. I've always been very happy with the results. One of the side effects that I like is that my 60-year-old body has fewer aches and pains while I'm taking it. I'm on my second day of a 5-day treatment and already my breathing is i...

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I loved my life before taking prednisone; now I hate it. I hate every day of my life because of this drug. I had perfect skin before taking prednisone; prednisone changed that; it gave me cystic acne. I asked my doctors what to do. They said it would go away on its own and not do anything. It didn't. Instead, it left scars and ruined my skin. I never had a problem with depression before taking pre...

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RJ | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/12/2021
Condition: Joint Disease which may include Attacks of Acute Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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The only treatment for gouty arthritis that works

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Migraine Sufferer | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/23/2014
Condition: Cluster Headache Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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My dr. prescribed 20 mg prednisone twice a day for 5 days after a 25 day 24/7 migraine of various pain levels. I had a toradol injection in her office for the migraine and then started prednisone 36 hours later. the only side effect was some slight dizziness but it didn't affect my daily life like the migraine did. I didn't experience any other side effects. Prednisone alleviated other pains I was having due to fibromyalgia. My body felt pain free. I took my last dose 72 hours ago and still feel pain free. It helped break the pain cycle of my migraines. I would definitely take this medication again and I am not one to take a lot of prescription meds. the only other prescription I take is for a very common thyroid imbalance. I feel bad so many people had such horrible severe experiences with this drug. Maybe my dose was too low to cause any long lasting effects. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/26/2013
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.7
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sick and tired | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/16/2013
Condition: Inflammation & Obstruction of Smallest Breathing Passages
Overall rating 2.0
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i have copd,it helps me to breath,but i am alwawys so bad feelng now and my stomach is alwawy pressuring me. im so sick nowi barely care abut it. i tink this medicine is doing it. but i cant breath witout it.

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karenj | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/23/2013
Condition: Inflammation & Obstruction of Smallest Breathing Passages
Overall rating 3.3
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skin rash with severe itching

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skd | Male | Patient
7/1/2013
Condition: Myasthenia Gravis
Overall rating 4.7
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Fortunately I had minimum of side efeects. Drug worked for my condition.

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Pepper1311 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/30/2013
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.0
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Iv been using for years, mostly injections ( multiple at one time) now pills. It seems to work I can walk more then 100 feet without having to sit with pain. I'll guess the side effects are worth it, quality of life is more important at this point in life,age 65.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/17/2013
Condition: Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug
Overall rating 4.0
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I was prescribed Prednisone to determine if I was having an autoimmune reaction. The prednisone helped, it eliminated the issue I was having. The down side is that the side effects were pretty strong. The first day I halved my dose, I experienced hallucinations and spent an afternoon in ER. It also made my face and hands swell, and increased acne. The acne isn't too bad, but it might be worse if I were on the medication longer. Other side effects I've experienced include elevated mood (which was not unpleasant, but not normal), intense pressure in head and eyes, blurry vision and random racing heart rate. I'm ordinarily a very health woman. I work out 5 days a week, eat healthy, sleep 8 hrs a day etc... I think the side effects have been a fair trade for reducing the swelling and pain from the autoimmune disorder. Hopefully won't have to take it again, but if it's needed, it's needed.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/8/2012
Condition: Vasculitis
Overall rating 4.0
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Trouble sleeping and anxiety also acne have been a problem although better than the Vasculitis problems.

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just dandy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/18/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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A year ago I was in the hospital and was being given Predisone via IV and also taking it orally. In a very few days I was enormous. My face was a moon. I'm still trying to lose the weight. In addition, I had trouble sleeping, being hyper, having some bipolar symptoms and terrible swelling. I realize that one man's trash is another man's treasure, so I can only judge my experiences with the drug. A few days ago my doctor prescribed prednisone 5 pills for 2 days, 4 pills for 2 days, 3 pills for 2 days, etc. I did take the first dose, then realized just what I was doing. I refused to take the rest of the pills. Such a relatively low dose/short term regimen might not have caused any ill effects, but I decided I didn't want to find out. So many of the reviewers here have had much more serious problems to begin with than I, and equally, much more serious adverse reactions to prednisone; however, I felt I needed to speak out about my own experiences and reactions. Read More Read Less

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3006 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/22/2011
Condition: Presence of Polyps in the Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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The only time I can smell or breath is when I take predisonebloodpressure dropped to normal best drug ever would take a lll the time if possible

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mary | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/31/2010
Condition: Crohn's Disease
Overall rating 5.0
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This drug is a Godsend for me. I have Crohn's colitis and arthritis and also get PG ( a skin reaction) which is a side efect of the Crohn'S. I would do anything to be able to stay on this drug. when I am taking it, I have a life, when I don't my life goes away. When I am taking Prednisone my Crohn's symptoms are gone, I can walk and stand for an increased amount of time. When I am not on this drug I have diarrhea 10 times a day and I can walk or stand for a maximum of 20-30 seconds. I find it ironic that I am on Remicade infusions which cost $5000 each time (every 2 months) which do nothing for me but 20 mg of prednisone daily give me my life back. Yes I do get the moon face and the substantial weight gain but I have a life.Read More Read Less

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frank | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/24/2010
Condition: Muscle Pain and Stiffness in Shoulder, Neck and Pelvis
Overall rating 3.3
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applegase | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/15/2010
Condition: Psoriasis associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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I just started to use this 9 days ago. My psoriasis had gotten out of control along with my arthritis. It has been a God send, so far my hands are almost clear and my joints feel better than they have for a long time. I wish I could stay on this.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/19/2010
Condition: Giant Hives
Overall rating 2.3
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MJ | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/3/2009
Condition: Inflammation of the Artery in the Temple Area
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been on Prednisone for 2 yearsso far. My initial dose was 90 mg/day! Try weaning from that dose! I was (after many, many incorrect diagnoses) finally diagnosed with Temporal Arteritis. It has taken two years of my life. Prednisone is a vile and evil drug. I have been through hell with muscle pain, writhing on the sofa, still taking morphine to even appear to be somewhat "normal", to shower, walk, breathe, raise my head from my pillow. The simple things. My face swelled so much that my eyes were slits, barely able to do their job. I spent almost a year in bed. Missing all holidays, birthdays, family, friends... Was there a choice? No. Did I have good doctors to support me? Yes. Was it my Rheumatologist? No. Was it my Primary Care Dr. who prescribed the 90 mg then no longer wanted to see me? No. It was the love of my life, my Oncologist! Yes! He was by my side and saw me through every ugly event. And there were soooo many! I was also fortunate to have skipped over the mental side effects. I didn't chase my husband with a skillet, threatening to kill him as my girlfriend did. I did keep a good sense of humor. My Neurologist (found about a year too late) has helped me through a lot of the pain in each and every muscle in my body and my head. Topomax was a huge success in that area. It helped to alleviate some of my 700+ day headache and also was effective in helping me loose some of the weight I have gained from Prednisone. So, I guess there is hope. I'm alive, I don't suffer from debilitating headaches, and I'm not blind. I'm unsure of the status of my muscles, tendons and ligaments, bones, teeth, etc. We'll see in the next year or so when, hopefully, this nightmare is over. Good luck to all of you going down this bleak path... Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
10/4/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 2.7
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After reading mostly bad comments, I was relieved that short-term use seems to be okay. My son has been given this twice now and I wasn't too sure of the safety. He hates having to swallow these down be cause of the intial taste and really bad after taste!

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Puerco | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/18/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 4.7
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I'm taking prednisone for probably the 4th time in my life. I've been prescribed it when my asthma gets really severe. I've never taken it for more than 2 weeks at a time. I've always been very happy with the results. One of the side effects that I like is that my 60-year-old body has fewer aches and pains while I'm taking it. I'm on my second day of a 5-day treatment and already my breathing is improving. Because of scarring on my lungs via acid reflux I had a doctor want to put me on this med for a year and a half. After learning of all of the bad side effects I told him no way. 5-14 days is plenty for me and so far hasn't been detimental to my overall health.Read More Read Less

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subaruprincess | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/9/2009
Condition: Crohn's Disease
Overall rating 1.3
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I was very reluctant to take any corticosteroid, as I was worried about side effects. It took more than 10 years of disease activity before I gave in and finally took it. My doctor has prescribed it before, but prior to this year, I had never even filled the prescriptions. I wish I wouldn't have given in. I thought maybe I was blowing the risks out of proportion, as my GI doctor has told me numerous time that I was overreacting, and that the drug was the safest of any. Prior to being treated with prednisone, I had suffered through my symptoms, or taken medication that only controlled my symptoms. I was much happier with both of those options, as miserable as the disease can be. I wasn't depressed before, now I am. I've been off of the steroids a month now, and I still have menstrual bleeding that started 3 months ago when the prednisone was started. It has been nonstop. My doctor said it would stop, and that it was nothing to worry about. Maybe she doesn't feel like having a relationship with her husband, I desperately want one with mine. My skin is now very oily and I have terrible acne. I was told this would go away, but it's getting worse. My vision is blurry still, my eyes are dry and red, and they feel like they are filled with sand. I was told this was caused by my disease, not the drug. My eye doctor disagrees. I was unable to sleep much despite being physically drained the entire time while on the medication. It was awful. Anti-anxiety medications didn't help. I also started having trouble with weakness after starting the medication. It was terrible. I could barely walk to my bedroom. My advice, if your gut feeling is to run from this drug, run, and run fast. I had far less trouble with being on, and coming off of pain medication that I took to control the symptoms of my disease. They said those weren't safe, but I had no ill effects during or after treatment. They should be more cautious in prescribing this this as they are with pain medication.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/24/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 1.0
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I am a diabetic and the drug prednisone made my blood sugars go in the 400's and bounce all over the place long enough to cause me to have kidney damage from the high sugar levels caused by my taking the stupid prednisone for a 2 month period. It made my face swell up, it made my legs and ankles swell to 3 times their normal size. It made me so hungary all the time and the extra food made my blood sugar worse. The drug did not help my medical problem asthma at all and only caused me more problems, which may be a very serious kidney problem. I was in the hospital this two month period, and I thought they were doing what was best for my health, but that was not the case using this horrible drug Prednisone, I do not believe I should have ever been given this terrible drug. The permanent damage it can do is not worth taking a chance by taking the drug. I hope my information can help someone else, and this drug will not be able to harm their body the way it did mine.Read More Read Less

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