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Confused: Tapering vs cold turkey stopping prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 28, 2023 | Replies (41)
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@richardab

Apparently there are Z Paks with antibiotics for certain conditions and then there's the one I've had, with Prednisone. The one I've had has a six day supply of Prednisone. You start with 60 milligrams the first day and reduce by 10 milligrams each day. Here's a link to a picture of a Z Pak:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3453/3311299261_c7f45b97d7_z.jpg
They are prescribed for a variety of conditions as an initial method to alleviate a lot of different symptoms.

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mary4 | @mary4 | Jan 18, 2023

Thank you.

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omidee7 | @omidee7 | Jan 20, 2023

Hello!
A Z Pak is short for Zithromax antibiotic. It is a strong antibiotic given for 6 days.
What you are speaking of, and showed a photo of, is the Medrol Pak (Prednisone). This an anti-inflammatory.
Please be careful not to confuse the two.
There are folks allergic to one or the other and it's not good.
Thank you!

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