@dskellchock, I'm wondering if tapering off of prednisone might not be an issue if you are taking the prednisone for an ear infection vs taking prednisone for PMR or GCA. The reason you taper slowly for PMR or GCA is so that the pain stays under control which it doesn't if you taper too fast. Have you discussed tapering off with your doctor? Also, you can get a prescription for 10, 5, 2.5 and 1 mg tablets so that you don't have to cut the pills in half as much.