Addendum:
Now my medical records lists "long term" Actemra use as a problem. Fortunately, I don't seem to experience any of the serious side effects which came with long term prednisone use. More importantly, Actemra isn't known to cause adrenal suppression like Prednisone does. However, if you have recently transitioned from long-term prednisone to Actemra, it is important to be aware of a potential risk of adrenal insufficiency related to the prednisone taper. You may still need Prednisone for a long time after Actemra is initiated.

The Prednisone side effects I experienced didn't immediately go away after I was able to discontinue prednisone. An endocrinologist said some of my side effects from long term Prednisone use might be permanent. After being off Prednisone for almost 5 years, most of my prednisone side effects are gone or are improving. I have experienced some side effects from Actemra but nothing too severe.