I started taking 60mg of Prednisone two months ago and one week a...

I have found that the side effects do lessen but for me it was when I got down to about 10 mgs. I have been on prednisone for almost two years starting at 100 mgs and am now down to 4mgs. Hang in there, it will get better!

For me, the side effects worsened when tapering off. The moon face and the acne will subside, but the muscle weakness and mood swings increased. It took two months after stopping the Prednisone for me to return to "normal" physically and emotionally. I have had to get back on Prednisone (I'm currently on it for the 4th time in a year) b/c I flare everytime I stop and the side effects get worse everytime I get back on it, no matter how many mg I'm on. If you can help it and can use some other medication, try to stay off the Prednisone. Good luck to you - it will get better.