A 42-year-old woman with c/o severe muscle and joint pain and joint stiffness in the morning and fatigue. There is tingling sensation in the lower limbs. She has hypertension and occasional tension headaches. Examination shows symmetric muscular tenderness at the base of the neck, over the shoulders, and in the lumbosacral area. ESR 12, TSH 3.1 μU/mL. Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy?