PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Posted by maryft @maryft, Aug 16, 2021

I've read through the discussions and note all the different dosages of prednisone, different lengths of time taking prednisone, plus the addition of other meds, for PMR. I also note that the tapering of dosages and time frames are so varied from person to person. It appears there is not a set standard among physicians. How does one know if they were/are receiving the right dosage? Obviously, if symptoms subside, the dose is working, but after tapering if the symptoms return, was the initial dosage correct? I've also read that a person shouldn't be on prednisone long term, but there are many who've been on it for a few years. Its all very confusing.

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I just renewed my prescription for 1mg. prednisone tablets. They are orange! I took them back to the pharmacy and they said it is from a new manufacturer. I have been searching and found the pills are from First Vet Supply. manufacturer AUROBINDO. Has anyone heard of this? Am to take dog prednisone? I did find one comment that said some of First Vet Supply meds can interchange with humans. I am not real about this! Comments appreciated. Thanks.

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I just renewed my prescription for 1mg. prednisone tablets. They are orange! I took them back to the pharmacy and they said it is from a new manufacturer. I have been searching and found the pills are from First Vet Supply. manufacturer AUROBINDO. Has anyone heard of this? Am to take dog prednisone? I did find one comment that said some of First Vet Supply meds can interchange with humans. I am not real about this! Comments appreciated. Thanks.

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@barb26 Sorry, meant not real comfortable with this.

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I just renewed my prescription for 1mg. prednisone tablets. They are orange! I took them back to the pharmacy and they said it is from a new manufacturer. I have been searching and found the pills are from First Vet Supply. manufacturer AUROBINDO. Has anyone heard of this? Am to take dog prednisone? I did find one comment that said some of First Vet Supply meds can interchange with humans. I am not real about this! Comments appreciated. Thanks.

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@barb26 that is confusing! Call your doctor.

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