http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42400 Constant weight gain. Just had a kidney transplant Dec 2008, started off with 60mg prednisone now I am done to 5mg but I will gain 5 pounds and will stay at that weight for several months then go up another 5 pounds. I am eating healthy and exercising. I Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:52:32 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42400?item=20775 Congrats on the Kidney Transplant!! I have never had a transplant but was on Prednisone for 5 years 100mg a day. Had every side effect known for it to cause. Maybe I can help. If you want to contact me @ ds3175@comcast.net your welcome to. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42400?item=20775