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I was on this drug, 40 mg, for 8 months, got down to 10 mg after 2 years then had surgery. Drug decreased my libido over time and ultimately shut it down, pretty much entirely. I was repeatedly assured that it would all come back when I went off drug. Not the case. Changed some hormonal balance permanently. It has been years (I am taking no meds) and no doc has been able to help. Yes, I know it wa...

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fellicitya | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/19/2017
Condition: Bell's Palsy Paralysis of One Side of the Face
Overall rating 3.7
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Was on 40mg of prednisone 6x/day for a week, then 5x/day for a week, and so on - tapering off the drug. While on it, I was incredibly manic: sweating, heart palpitations, insomnia, racing thoughts, irresponsible spending, etc. Now that I'm off of it, I have symptoms of adrenal fatigue. The withdrawal is almost as bad as the side effects you have on it. It cleared up my Bell's Palsy, but at what cost?

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Anonymous | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/16/2017
Condition: Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on 10-20 mg daily for over a year to control Polymyalgia Rhunatica. It gave me my life back with full movement

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bernie | 75 or over | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/17/2016
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 4.0
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LauraP | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/24/2016
Condition: Sarcoidosis
Overall rating 5.0
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This drug has helped relieve my symptoms tremendously. Especially after living with symptoms for more than 15 months. It is a relief.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/4/2016
Condition: Low Platelet Count and Bleeding from Immune Response
Overall rating 2.3
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side effects harder to deal with, then illness it was treating

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honda06go | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/30/2015
Condition: Giant Hives
Overall rating 5.0
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melpas | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/24/2015
Condition: Multiple Sclerosis
Overall rating 4.3
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Take 3 -5 day (1000 mg) treatments when I have a flare MS up, insomnia, muscle soreness/tenderness, flushing, heartburn and water blisters seem to be my biggest issue BUT overall the outcome is most beneficial and I any extremely thankful for the benefits of this drug

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Ken | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/22/2015
Condition: Crohn's Disease
Overall rating 3.0
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Cannot sleep I go days with out sleeping on this drug, also known to cause bone deterioration. Bone density test should be done if taking over prolonged period of time.

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Breckgirl | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/28/2015
Condition: Crohn's Disease
Overall rating 3.0
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I was on this drug, 40 mg, for 8 months, got down to 10 mg after 2 years then had surgery. Drug decreased my libido over time and ultimately shut it down, pretty much entirely. I was repeatedly assured that it would all come back when I went off drug. Not the case. Changed some hormonal balance permanently. It has been years (I am taking no meds) and no doc has been able to help. Yes, I know it was the steroid.

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Tom | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/16/2013
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 3.3
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etchy...seems to work well especially when need at a moment notice....

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isabele101 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/17/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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swelling in hands face and feetit hurts, weight gain, pressure in my head over excitment cant stand or sit still need to talk very hyper

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usa53 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/7/2009
Condition: Joint Disease which may include Attacks of Acute Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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THIS MEDICATION IS THE BEST THINK I HAVE EVER TAKEN. IT GIVES ME RELIEF FROM PAIN & I CAN WALK WHILE TAKING PREDNISONE. IS ALWAYS THE BEST 10 DAYS OF MY YEAR.

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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/27/2009
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.0
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Trouble with insomnia, racing heart, mood swings, etc. Decreased the swelling and some of the pain but not all. I am also on Enbrel so I was really hoping for remission

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/18/2008
Condition: Crohn's Disease
Overall rating 4.0
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MLOGSTON | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/26/2008
Condition: Joint Disease which may include Attacks of Acute Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/26/2008
Condition: Cluster Headache Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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LIFE SAVING!!! END OF STORY..

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Anonymous | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
6/10/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Joints due to Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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sick | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/8/2007
Condition: Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Overall rating 5.0
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I worry as to how long I can take this medication.

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