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Had two 5 day bursts of prednisone, 40mgs daily, only 5 wks apart, both times for bronchitis. will my adrenals crash, since these bursts were close?
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Prednisone: Depends on your general health: You should be ok, but be sure to follow your MD's directions & let us know if you have any withdrawal symptoms: (weakness, fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain) can mimic many other medical problems
Answered 4/9/2018
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