I've been on Kevzara for 2 months and was at 5 mg prednisone when started. I've tapered to 4, 4, 3, rotating. The Kevzara has helped I believe with no side affects, although just within the last month. I'm hoping to get off prednisone in the next 1-2 months and be on Kevzara only. Hope this info helps you. Only pain I'm having now is hip pain when standing too long, and shortness of breath. But I also have A-Flutter and it may be responsible for the shortness of breath.