thanks for your reply , have been on prednisolone twice and had various side effects including depression and palpitations . Have tried azathioprine as well but suffered infections on it - currently not on any medication at all , there doesn't seem to be a lot out there ! Sharon

[QUOTE=garethsgirl;3286668]thanks for your reply , have been on prednisolone twice and had various side effects including depression and palpitations . Have tried azathioprine as well but suffered infections on it - currently not on any medication at all , there doesn't seem to be a lot out there ! Sharon

Prednisolone is essentially the same as Prednisone. I think its jsut easier on the liver, because Prednisone is converted into Prednisolone by the liver, so its probably easier on the liver to straight up administer prednisolone,

hi Mary , I have dermatomyositis . Was diagnosed about a year ago with the skin problems and have recently developed muscle problems . I have been on prednisolone twice this year and have also tried azathioprine too . Have had various side effects with both treatments , at the moment I am recieving no treatment at all . Sharon