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Is there a need to taper off of 20mg of prednisone after 7 days of use for a sinus infection?

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YES: You should not stop that dose of Prednisone cold. You need to use a programmed wean, which your doctor will order. To quit cold could cause you to have a steroid insufficiency. Good luck.

Answered 6/30/2014

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