moon face fat

i have been on prednisolone for 6 weeks and in the past 2 weeks developed very bad moon face.
what is this? why does it happen?
i have been reading some very scary things on the internet and want some advice.
i am being tapered off it 10mg a week, could i be tapered off quicker? i was on low doses for 2 weeks then put on 50 mg for 2 weeks and 40mg for 2 weeks, because of my asthma. i really dont want to be on them anymore?
any advice greatly recieved, i didnt know which section to write on either so any direction on where to look for info greatly recieved too!

[peekawho]

I've been on predisone in the past for asthma, but not for as long as you have.  "Moon face" is a well know side effect of long term steriod use.

I think your question might be better suited in a forum related to asthma or respiratory issues, rather than a Weight Loss forum.  

Hang in there, and check your email to see where this has been moved.  I'll have Med Help put it in a place where you could get the answers you are looking for.

Peek

[nadene79]

Is there any other way to get rid of the moon face side effect besides tapering the predisone..without taking alternative medicines.