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I took 20 mg prednisone for two days due to sudden and acute urticaria and it has been resolved . do i need to continue taking it ? how can i taper down now ? i feel my heart fluttering after taking the medicine . is that normal ?

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You may stop taking it without being concerned about tapering it.

Answered 4/5/2022

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I agree with Dr. Singh. You can stop it immediately. Your body is probably sensitive with steroid although it is not a high dose.

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