Jul 14, 2013
(Started Jun 01, 2013)
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for systemic lupus erythematosus)
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Side effects
Severe
(for Overall)
(weight gain, mood swings, abdominal bloating)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips:
I will no longer take Prednisone at any dosage. It makes me feel like I'm losing my mind. Extreme weepiness, depression, anger. For me, it is awful.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Jul 11, 2013
(Started Jun 01, 2013)
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for systemic lupus erythematosus)
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Side effects
Severe
(for Overall)
(weight gain, mood swings, abdominal bloating)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Jun 1, 2013
(Started Jun 01, 2013)
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for systemic lupus erythematosus)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(weight gain, mood swings, abdominal bloating)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips:
Wane down carefully as prescribed. I started with 20 mg daily last month, and after 2 weeks, went to 15 mg for 4 days, then 10 mg for 4 days, and I will get to 5 mg.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Apr 19, 2012
(Started Jun 01, 2013)
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Effectiveness
Can't tell
(for systemic lupus erythematosus)
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Side effects
Severe
(for Overall)
(weight gain, mood swings, abdominal bloating)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips:
I hated being on Prednisone, and was never able to see if it had positive effects because I stopped after a couple months. The bloating, weight gain, and moodiness were too much for me to handle. I gained 10-15 pounds while taking it (which is quite extreme on my petite 5'2'' frame). Also, my mood swings were uncontrollable. The drug wasn't for me, and possibly because I was put on too high of a dosage. Because of my bad experience, I never take steroids, unless it is a 1-time injection to help my immune system beat a cold.