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I stopped taking methylprednisolone after the first two pills causing a reaction. seven hours later having severe withdrawal symptoms. how long last?
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Steroid tapering: Your symptoms may not be withdrawal. However, when taking steroids, it is important to make a slow taper of the dosage. Recommend to talk with your prescribing physician on how to make a slow dose reduction and try not to stop the medication suddenly.
Answered 6/22/2018
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