| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systemic lupus erythematosus | 21,124 | 432 | |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 2,392 | 106 | |
| Asthma | 1,983 | 200 | |
| Myasthenia gravis | 585 | 41 | |
| Mixed connective tissue disease | 480 | 43 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 466 | |
| Increased appetite | 116 | |
| Insomnia | 85 | |
| Mood swings | 76 | |
| Moon face | 65 | |
| Facial swelling/puffiness | 59 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 447 | |
| Moderate | 681 | |
| Mild | 493 | |
| None | 418 |
Member evaluations
jenj
evaluated on Nov 26, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for walking difficult without aid: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
sweetad
evaluated on Oct 04, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
ukwildcat
evaluated on Oct 22, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
- Side effects: None