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Why might i be getting foggy, confused, & in an almost disoriented state at times when tapering my prednisone dose below 6 mg? been on almost 1 yr.

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

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Adrenal insuff: Hi, how long have you been on Prednisone? What is the average dose you were taking in last year? You might have a condition called 2/2 Adrenal insufficiency due to suppression of Adrenal glad due to chronic use of Prednison. you might need slower and longer tapering. Talk to an Endocrine doctor. Good luck.

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Answered 6/27/2015

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A member asked:

Why might i be getting foggy, confused, & in an almost disoriented state at times when tapering my prednisone dose below 6 mg? been on almost 1 yr.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Dr Anyanwu and 6 doctors agreed

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