After being stricken with PMR (due to taking statins), I took Prednisone (15mg) for several months, slowly reducing the dosage down to 7.3mg after 7 months. However, because I was developing Macular Degeneration (due to Prednisone) my Ophthalmologist suggested I switch to HCL (Hydroxychloroquine). Over a months time, I gradually switched from Pred to HCL (200mg). Eventually reduced the HCL over a years time. The treatment was very successful and my CRP is now normal and I haven’t had any PMR symptoms in two years. I should also mentions that I quit taking Statins, which I believe caused the PMR in the first place.