Posted by Dean on November 21, 1998 at 23:59:50:
In Reply to: Re: Prednisone: Is There A Right Way to Use It? posted by Carlos on November 20, 1998 at 23:15:04:
Carlos, hi, I've just found this site and yours and the message you responded to were the first ones I've read. I've been taking prednisone for about 8 years. The last two cycles, I found that it wasn't working as well as it used-- was taking 40 mg to start, then tapering off. I'm now up to 60 mg to start, followed by the tapering. The problem is that this still doesn't seem to stop the CH's in their tracks like it did in the beginning. I assume that's because we develop tolerance. How are the side effects when the dosages go up. God knows they're bad enough at lower doses. And yes, I'm scared that I'll either have to keep increasing or give up on prednisone. Could you tell me a little more about the other meds you mentioned? I'm already taking Imitrex, it's the others I'm not familiar with. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.