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Can prednisone withdrawal symptoms occur more than 3 weeks after discontinuing steroids? i am extremely fatigued, but didn't have problems until now.

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Why on prednisone?: Too quick withdrawal can result in symptoms immediatly after stopping, not 3 weeks later.

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Answered 3/26/2013

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