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Prednisone 40mgs a day was prescribed as a burst. i've done 5 days but it's been extended for another 3-5 days. is 7-10 days too long to take 40mgs daily and then stop suddenly? dr thinks it should be fine but not used to that?

Q: prednisone 40mgs a day was prescribed as a burst. i've done 5 days but it's been extended for another 3-5 days. is 7-10 days too long to take 40mgs daily and then stop suddenly? dr thinks it should be fine but not used to that?

: Possibly OK but I am not so cavalier, and do taper over 10-14 days at least, just to be safe.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Possibly OK but I am not so cavalier, and do taper over 10-14 days at least, just to be safe.

Dr Bickel agreed

Answered 7/30/2021

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A member asked:

Prednisone 40mgs a day was prescribed as a burst. i've done 5 days but it's been extended for another 3-5 days. is 7-10 days too long to take 40mgs daily and then stop suddenly? dr thinks it should be fine but not used to that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Bickel agreed

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