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I've been on prednisone taper but had to increase dose due to withdrawal symptoms. at higher does symptoms are re-occurring. cause for concern?
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Yes: Regardless of the reason you were taking Prednisone in the first place, chronic use of Prednisone is not recommended as it is known to cause glaucoma, insomnia, low bone density to only name a few things. Taper slowly if you need, but taper off the steroids over time. The longer you have been on it, the slower the taper needs to be.
Answered 6/30/2014
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