http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40951 I had a kidney transplant feb08. I was put on prednisone as a rejection med. So far, i have gained 50 lbs, my hair has fallen out, had mood swings when first put on it. Haven't noticed them lately, have little bumps under my skin, not acne, have started Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:01:53 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40951?item=19274 Hi, I also have just developed cataracts from prednisone. I was on 80 mg. and it took 2 months to wean me off the drug. I also have avascular necrosis in my hips, which is also caused from the steroids. It causes edema in your bone marrow and the bone die http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40951?item=19274