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Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 24 11:10am | Replies (111)

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Wow! I did not realize nsaids interfere with prednisone. Thanks for that.
I have also been wondering how to taper.
Recently had a relapse after 3 yrs from initial onset.
I started on 10, then 7.5 for one week, then 7 for a little over two weeks, now just started 6.
I am going to follow the taper you mentioned now.
Stay on 6 for a month, then 5 for a month, then go down by .5 mg for each remaining month.

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Please google “NSAID and prednisone”.
It can be quite dangerous.
My doc approved “infrequent” once I got down to about 2, but only with a Prilosec and food.