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What happens if you abruptly stop taking prednisone after being on 40mg for a year? can you die?
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Wean off: Slowly. Though not a overly high dose. Still want to wean slowly off. 30 mg day for week -10 days. Then 20. Etc. could even do it slower. It could cause adrenal gland to not work properly. Cause extreme fatigue. Jt pains body aches. To name. Few. Call your doctor to set up weaning protocol.
Answered 10/10/2017
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