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Been taking prednisone for 4 days for uri, stopped taking due to severe side effects. only other med taking is tropol. chest feel tight and heavy.

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Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

Call your doctor: It's unwise to stop meds without clearing it with your prescribing doctor or provider. Steroids are especially tricky if stopped abruptly. I strongly suggest you contact your prescribing doctor and discuss your situation. Good luck.

Dr Minich and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/6/2014

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A member asked:

Been taking prednisone for 4 days for uri, stopped taking due to severe side effects. only other med taking is tropol. chest feel tight and heavy.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

Dr Minich and 3 doctors agreed

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