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Diagnosed with poison ivy-face,legs,arms. on prednisone 20mg 1 daily for 2 weeks. no mention of tapering. don't want reactshould i taper the 2nd week?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: If the rash has cleared, you may taper or even stop the Prednisone altogether. Given the short duration, tapering is not absolutely necessary.

Answered 5/23/2019

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A member asked:

Diagnosed with poison ivy-face,legs,arms. on prednisone 20mg 1 daily for 2 weeks. no mention of tapering. don't want reactshould i taper the 2nd week?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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