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I took 20mg prednisolone for 5 days. i have been off steroids for 2 days now is it normal to feel tired and no energy. how long will this last?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Unknown exactly: Having side effects from steroids is common for many people and reports of lethargy during and after use has been reported. Depending on the person, it can be a day to a week after, but there is no definitive answer for you.
Answered 9/28/2016
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2 weeks: This depends on why you took the prednisone and how that condition is doing. If everything else is OK 2 weeks is a common time to deep fatigue after stopping prednisone.
Answered 11/15/2014
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