Yes i went on this medication to try to wean the prednisone also! It was great initially no obvious side effects. Overtime i felt my feet and hands were starting to feel different, i ignored it for a considerable time however i was developing peripheral neuropathy. as a healthcare professional I associated PN with pain as the first symptom so did not consider that. I eventually told my doctor when i could no longer feel the bathwater temperature until my ankles were covered, I went for EMG and the rheumatologist immediately ceased the medication. The drug worked very well for my PMR and was very well tolerated i would just caution to watch for sensory changes in the hands and feet as if caught early enough it is reversable. Unfortunately, i let it go too long and now have PN in both my hands and feet.