Is it possible to do a quicker taper of budesonide (entecort) 9mg>6mg>3mg my doc wants me to reduce the dose after 4 weeks meaning i will be on the drug for 3 months total. im worried the immune supression and also uti side effect. im already prone?

Review: Please review the use of his medication with your PCP and consider a second opinion during a virtual consultation with Healthtap. A screening test to rule out a UTI may be used during the taper. A taper may also be more rapid and the dose could be lowered every two to three weeks, but please discuss during a consultation. Watch for signs of infection including flu like symptoms and fever.