http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29651 I was on Prednisone for just over two weeks for a bad skin rash (allergic reaction). I went to the ER they gave me an injection on Prednisone. The next day my Doctor puts me on 40mg a day for 10 days then down to 20mg, and then 10mg. The side effects were ( Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:29:15 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29651?item=7303 I have been off a 7 day taper for about 26 days now (NOT LIKE I'M COUNTING OR ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!) and I am STILL struggling with the side effects - but they are getting better. Try drinking LOTS of water - for me taking a magnesium supplement helped slow m http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29651?item=7303 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:47:19 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29651?item=7708 I am so glad to hear that I'm not going crazy. I had to take today off of work. I am so dizzy, sore and tired. I was on 60mg of prednisone for 1 month then down to 40mg for 2 weeks then 20 mg for 2 weeks then 10 mg for 2 weeks and than 5 mg for 2 weeks. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29651?item=7708