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Can coming off prednisone make you tired and weak? been tapering for 2 weeks. last dose was tuesday 5 mg. how long should this last for?
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Reevalution: Prednisone is used to treat a variety of conditions. Worsening fatigue as Prednisone is tapered may be a sign that the original condition being treated may be flaring. Ante-evaluation would be in order.
Answered 6/30/2014
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