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My internist has always recommended a 3-4 week taper. 4 weeks worked best for me. Never 2 weeks. Not a good idea to rush it.
I Usually had a little discomfort for one to two days after a taper. But I went from 20 to 2mg in
14 months.
At 3 mg, I had trouble with pain so back to 3.5, the 3 then 2.5 for two weeks each time. Much easier. Now at 2. Hoping to be done in 6 weeks! We’ll see…. Then I have a Celebrex Rx in case.
I take dose at 7-8 pm so I have very little morning discomfort. Hope this helps.
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I have upped my dose to 5 mg a few days ago and still a little stiff and achy in the morning. I take the 5mg I. The morning. I’m wondering if I should take the 5mg in the evening around 7 to 8pm so that I won’t be as stiff and achy in the morning. I thought you were supposed to take your prednisone all in the morning.