| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systemic lupus erythematosus | 21,129 | 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 | 467 | |
| Increased appetite | 116 | |
| Insomnia | 85 | |
| Mood swings | 76 | |
| Moon face | 66 | |
| Facial swelling/puffiness | 59 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 447 | |
| Moderate | 681 | |
| Mild | 493 | |
| None | 418 |
Member evaluations
icehogsfan
evaluated on Nov 09, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
Farmer in WI
evaluated on Aug 21, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: None
- Side effects: Mild
hummingbird
evaluated on Jan 31, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate