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On prednisone x 1yr. tapering 0.5 mg every 2 weeks.day five of 5mg.need frequent naps to function.wake lightheaded,low bp. will go away if i continue?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ahh...: adrenal glands atrophied or decreased in function due to the steroids. cannot say in your particular case, but generally, if there is low bp after a long time on high steroids, the normal steroid secretion isn't happening. May need to take some non-prednisone medicines to compensate for that. Neeeds close endocrinologist attention.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 12/1/2014

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