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Is taking prednisone 10mg twice a day for 7 days a high dose? should i stop abruptly or can i taper ? no taper instructions but i feel like it would be needed for this dose ?

Q: is taking prednisone 10mg twice a day for 7 days a high dose? should i stop abruptly or can i taper ? no taper instructions but i feel like it would be needed for this dose ?

: Prednisone at 10 mg twice a day is not considered a high dose and tapering is not commonly needed for short term use. In case your symptoms persist or worsen let your prescriber know.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Prednisone at 10 mg twice a day is not considered a high dose and tapering is not commonly needed for short term use. In case your symptoms persist or worsen let your prescriber know.

Answered 1/16/2022

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

It is not a high dose and can be stopped at the end of the prescription. Good Luck

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A member asked:

Is taking prednisone 10mg twice a day for 7 days a high dose? should i stop abruptly or can i taper ? no taper instructions but i feel like it would be needed for this dose ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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