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My doctor wants me to take 50mg prednisone for 5 days then 5 mg. isn't it extreme? shouldn't i tamper off?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Impossible to say: It is impossible to answer. Why was the prednisone prescribed in the first place? The drop from 50 to 5 mg daily so quickly is unusual but is not dangerous.

Answered 5/12/2015

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A member asked:

My doctor wants me to take 50mg prednisone for 5 days then 5 mg. isn't it extreme? shouldn't i tamper off?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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