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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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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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