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Prednisone Taper from 40 mg to 7.5 in one day ‘

Posted by issyb @issyb, Mar 20, 2023

My doctor wants me to reduce my 40 mg of prednisone to 7.5 mg
I feel like that is an awful big drop ! Has anyone else experienced this? I have been on 40 mg for one month..
does this sound right to anyone? I thought you’re supposed to taper very slowly

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dar17 | @dar17 | May 11, 2023
In reply to @issyb "What happened was he thought I only had PMR because my biopsy on my temples artiritis..." + (show)
@issyb

What happened was he thought I only had PMR because my biopsy on my temples artiritis came back inconclusive. Now that it’s positive I am back on 40 mg will go to 5 mg in a month and taper from there. !! A mess ! But finally on a better plan of care !! Thank you for your responses 😍

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I would definitely seek a second opinion.

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Linda Moross | @lmoross | May 11, 2023

No!!!! Not right at all, way too fast! Please get a second opinion.
Wishing you a return to good health.

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