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Lung fibrosis: Prednisone taper chart 30mg to 20mg
Recommendations for tapering from 30mg to 20mg daily. Been taking since July 2022. Thank you.
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Recommendations for tapering from 30mg to 20mg daily. Been taking since July 2022. Thank you.
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Hi @kimmmmfl, I can connect you with others who have tapered off Prednisone. May I ask what you're taking prednisone for to help put your question to the right group of people?
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3 ReactionsLung issues. Fibrosis. Taking it since July 2022. Dr. advised taking it down from 30mg to 20 mg a day.
taking for inflammation of lungs...with lasix too
Kim, fellow members like @cantek @penlee may have some experience with lung fibrosis and prednisone tapering to share with you.
There is also this related discussion in the polymyalgia rheumatica group:
- Tapering off of Prednisone https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone/
Did you taper directly from 30 to 20 mg? How are you doing on 20 mg?
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2 ReactionsHi Kim,
I was diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Dz in Oct 2020. Started on Prednisone 40 mg and went down in 10 mg increments until at 10mg.
After 10mg I have titrated down 1mg per month to avoid a flare of my Sjogrens and AntiSynthetase.
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1 ReactionNice pic, Cantek. Thanks for adding it to your profile. It's always nice to put a "face" to a @name.
What help has taking the prednisone done for you? I know it’s an anti-inflammation drug but what other if any effects does it have on Pulmonary Fibrosis?