Prednisolone and Moon Face: What Users Say

• Enn...
• March 2, 2020

For Immunosuppression "I have been taking prednisolone for 14 years now. As I was diagnosed with autoimmune liver disease at 14, I was on high doses and had moon face and was completely yellow. Through school years, it's not so nice. I had a liver transplant at the age of 18 and continued on a high dose for quite some time. I am now currently on 5 mg a day and no moon face! But I have experienced every side effect on the list. It is horrible to take long term, but it's also saved my life. I am covered in bruises all the time, my bones are quite weak and I have had falls resulting in fractures, the moods are up and down all the time, and I have fluid in my feet and legs that do affect my day to day. Overall, it's not very nice, but pushing through all the side effects, it's good to still be alive at 27."

• Zig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2016

For Inflammatory Conditions "First time taking pred and was on 40 mg for ulcerative colitis. Had the expected side effects: - Moon face - Weight gain - Swelling and joint pain - Bad headaches - Brain fog and confusion - Dizziness - Increased appetite - Irritability and mood swings. Overall, it did control my symptoms effectively for a while, but I do believe the side effects from this medication are worse than the actual condition."

• Ccm...
• January 2, 2019

For Immunosuppression "Autoimmune hepatitis dx'ed. This med has saved my life during flares! Moon face and all..."