http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41900 I have been on various doses of prednisone on and off for 9 years for a kidney disease. The doses have varied from 70mg to 5mg. I have just about had enough. I cannot describe how debilitating this drug is. Every side effect on here I think I have had e Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:22:01 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41900?item=20252 Dude, I feel for you. I have no idea what its like to be on Prednisone for that long, but it sounds harsh. I had some surgery a couple of weeks ago and there is a problem with swelling. So my Dr. prescribed Prednisone. It's TERRIBLE. I have been on http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41900?item=20252