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Doc asks me to take prednisolon alternova for 8days.2tablets(20mg)/day.is it ok to stop it after 8days or i need to stop it step by step?side affects?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Steroids: Better to decrease the dose gradually. Might have side effects with abrupt cessation.

Answered 2/21/2014

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