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Reducing predisone side effects
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 5 hours ago | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
@dvorahberlin
I started at 15 mg in December, 2025 and this week am at 4.5 mg. I am noticing some discomfort at this stage and may stay at this dosage for a while. I had been tapering 1 mg per month before mostly and reduced to tapering 1 mg every 2 weeks. I hate the weight gain (15 lbs) .
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@eltje I would really take it slow now as not to have a relapse. In the beginning I also tapered quicker
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I'm just now at 10mg...I've been cutting my 4th 2.5mg pill in half and tapering in tiny increments for a week before the actual taper,in an effort to 'sneak up on it', and maybe my body wont notice? I just want off, and to feel like myself. I hate the weird feeling, the depression,and yes, weight gain! ugh