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prednisone dosage concerns
I am kind of a newbie here so forgive for stupid questions. My doctor just ordered prednisone as follows: 60mg for 5 days, 50mg for 5days, 40mg for 5 days, 30mg for 5 days, 20mg for 5 days. Then zero. From what I have read it appears a bit sketchy to taper from 20mg to zero. Any thoughts?
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Ive been on Prednisolone for 4 years . I started on 60 and have weedled it down to 30. I doubt it will be reduced further. However I am taking Methotextrate now as wee and have been for 2 years. That started at 20 and is now at 40. As the methotextrate increased, the prednisolone was reduced pro rata. I have had no significant side affects
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Those of us that have been on it for long term have the problem because our body stops producing cortisol. Your dr has the dose reduction in a short period of time so likely fine. The hope is to throw the meds at it and shock it out of you. I wish I had had a wise neuro like that instead just putting me on it for years. Good luck.
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