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@rlstonejr When I got to 7.5 mgs my doctor had me taper alternate days 7.5, 5, 7.5, 5 for a month and it tapered me right into a flare and I had to go back up to 20 mgs. Now when I got to 7.5 I'm tapering 1/2 mg every 6 wks. Currently at 6mgs and fine except for fatigue which I'm sure is the adrenal glands trying to wake up. Everyone is different but I can't do the alternating schedule.

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My doctor suggested 1mg decrease per month. I am about to start on that. I am at 10mg Prednisone right now.

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My doctor has suggested decreasing 1mg per month. Originally I thought that was too slow but after reading all the setbacks from going faster, I will be patient and hope for the best.