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What is the best way to taper off cellcept 500 mg 2x day do i need to taper can i stop cold turkey. my doctor said i could just stop but i want to get a second opinion if possible thanksi've been taking it for two months for a contact dermatitis thanks?
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Stop cold: There must be more to this. This is a VERY unusual treatment for contact dermatitis. Contact with WHAT? Irritant or allergic? Why 2 months therapy??? WHY CELLCEPT (mycophenolate mofetil) (mycophenolate)?????? Any other treatment?
Answered 3/14/2018
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