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How can i taper down prednisone?

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Prednisone taper off: Prednisone is not addicting like a narcotic, but many patients experience withdrawal symptoms. Taper off very slowly, example: 60mg for 3 days, 40mg for 3 days, 20 mg for 3 days, 10 mg for 3 days)

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Answered 7/5/2018

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Have been on 60mg Prednisone for the last 11 days now tapering down to 40mg for 5 days, feeling very fatigued and strange. Is the drop too quick?

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