Prednisone Question

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Registered: 01-13-2004
Prednisone Question
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Sun, 12-25-2005 - 9:14am

Hey Everyone,

I had another question, when weaning off prednisone will the side effects start to go away or will they start to show up more? You would think by weaning off the side effects would start to sub-side, but I know they say the longer you are on steriods the more the side effects will show up. So I am very confused? Anyone will personal experience?

TIA! Happy Holidays!
--Lauren

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Registered: 10-01-2002
Sun, 12-25-2005 - 10:24am

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 12-26-2005 - 7:11pm

Hi Lauren - along with the length of time you were taking the pred - it also depends on the dose.


Over the years I've been on and off pred for my Lupus.


When I was on higher doses the side effects were worse (puffy face, bad skin, mood)


Once I had the 'moon face' it took about 6 months to go away once I was off the Rx. It was so slow I didn't even notice it -but it was very evident when looking at photos taken when on the Rx vs off Rx.


Wishing you all the best,


Jo