How do members experience Prednisone?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Systemic lupus erythematosus 21,125 432
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2,392 106
Asthma 1,983 200
Myasthenia gravis 585 41
Mixed connective tissue disease 480 43

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 466
Increased appetite 116
Insomnia 85
Mood swings 76
Moon face 65
Facial swelling/puffiness 59

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 447
Moderate 681
Mild 492
None 418

Member evaluations

Bluesman

evaluated on Dec 03, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for transplant rejection prevention: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Severe

jdg467

evaluated on Dec 17, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate

tigger13039

evaluated on Dec 16, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for shortness of breath (dyspnea): Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild