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A member asked:

I was prescribed 40mg prednisone for 5 days. is it safe to stop abruptly? will i still show some withdrawal symptoms?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Prednisone: No, prednisone course less than 7 days will not need to be tapered off

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/19/2017

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: This is an approved method of dosing prednisone in acute COPD exacerbations. I have used it and patients have no problems just stopping it. Not sure why it is being prescribed but you won't have any problems just stopping the prednisone.

Answered 4/30/2018

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