http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26732 I started taking 60mg of Prednisone two months ago and one week ago it was lowered to 40mg a day. I have gained 10lbs in that time, have the moon face, acne on face and chest. My face has grown black fur on it. My mood swings are terrible. I feel like a Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:35:52 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26732?item=4648 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! http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26732?item=4648 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:37:27 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26732?item=5236 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26732?item=5236