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I was put on prednisone (burst) 30mg for 3 days, 20mg for 3 days, 10mg for 3 days. can i do 30mg for 2 days, 20mg 2 days, 10mg 2 days instead?
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Yes: That is safe from a steroid withdrawal perspective. Talk to you prescribing doctor, though - your condition may require a longer taper like the one originally written out.
Answered 7/9/2014
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