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A member asked:
I want to stop taking qvar and flonase do i need to wean off of them? if so how would i do that?
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Medication: they are not necessary to wean off, but I would recommend only stopping one at a time.
Answered 7/28/2018
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In general: your do not need to weaned off nasal / inhaled steroids. the levels of systemic absorption is usually minimal and therefore your Adrenal glands will do just fine without them. However, in advance, you should always tell your Doctor when you are getting off medications however.
Answered 2/22/2019
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