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I was prescribed prednisone 20mg for 5 days but was not told i had to slowly get off of it. is it okay if i just stop after my last dose?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: A taper is not usually required after short term steroid use.

Dr Sneid and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/9/2021

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