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A 41-year-old female asked:
can i detox from taking corticoids ?
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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
Not necessary: There is no detox necessary from corticosteroid medications. If you have been on them for a long time, then it is important that you taper them gradually and not stop suddenly , which can cause illness. Talk to your doctor about this.
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