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A member asked:
Took 20mg of prednisone for five days. i have bipolar and it threw me into a deep depression. how long will effects last before it is out of system?
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As long as weeks: Unless you abruptly stop it and/or utilize appropriate medications to alleviate the depression - antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, or even brief trial of an antidepressant. Even then it may be prolonged. If you were not aware of it you may want to try any other available option in treatment in the future knowing you have this susceptibility. Also, inform your md of your reaction and diagnosis.
Answered 5/21/2018
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