I had problems sleeping on the 40 - 25 mg. dosage of prednisone I was on. The doctor prescribed an anti-depressant at a low dose - Trazodone 50 mg - when needed for sleeping. It was okay, but I still woke up after sleeping a couple of hours and had difficulty getting back to sleep. I ordered slow dose melatonin, then read the warnings, "Do not take this product if you have an autoimmune disorder" so that was a no go. What's been working for me are organic herbal teas - sleepy time or nighty night kind of teas. I wake up after a couple of hours, but can get back to sleep for a couple more hours. I just checked and couldn't find any interactions between prednisone, valerian and lemon balm, but you may want to do your own search or check with your pharmacist.

Reading some past posts this early a.m. and your July post made me smile because of the no sleeping and getting housework done. I get in 4 hours if lucky and get up and cook usually. Trying to eat all organic and non-inflammatory foods per Amy Myers book. I was diagnosed with PMR last July and on prednisone since and tapering down but now scared of my bone health. Does your medications affect your bone density? I also had the worse sinus issues all last winter but the prednisone seemed to clear that up. Hope you’re doing well on tapering down.