Thanks, everyone for the candid replies. You've given me some more information so that I can make an informaed choice next week.

Is there much risk of some of the side effects with short-term use? I'm thinking of cataracts and osteoporosis and such. I would do just a six-day taper if I did it, which isn't the same as taking it for months.

Karen

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