Myopathy means muscle disease, and can result in progressive weakness, particularly in the legs.
Prednisone suppresses muscle inflammation and the normal immune response.
Side effects Long-term use of prednisone can lead to adrenal suppression. Side effects of treatment with prednisone can be depression, euphoria, hypertension, nausea, anorexia, high blood sugar levels, and increased susceptibility to infection. Dosage Prednisone comes in solution, syrup and tablet form. Maintenance doses may be given once daily or every other day. How long it may take to work Effectiveness of treatment can be seen in suppression of the inflammatory and immune responses in autoimmune disorders, allergic reactions and organ transplants.