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@dadcue
I just checked, and in addition to the UK (according to Google AI), the European Union, Australia, Germany, and Canada have some form of medical alert for people who are dependent on steroids. I always thought the US should do better about the risks of stopping prednisone suddenly, whether due to accident or intentionally. We're very lackadaisical about it and just hope for the best.

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@jeff97

It is strongly recommended in the USA too. We all should be buying those medical alert bracelets which say we are on Prednisone. The following is an example of one that is used in Australia.
https://www.mediband.com/au/adrenal-insufficiency-steroid-dependent-medical-bracelet-b1432-color-white/.
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Anyone can buy a bracelet on Amazon. My rheumatologist gave me a brochure with information about how I could order one but I never did.