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Took prednisone 8 days, tapered down. yesterday was last dose, but today, root canal pain may mean restarting the pred. is it safe to restart, to go back up to 30mg and taper down again? are back to back courses of pred safe?
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It is unusual to prescribe prednisone for root canal pain. Call your dentist for details.
Answered 1/12/2023
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Pain indicates infection that has reached the tooth's pulp tissues. Prednisone will reduce infection-caused inflammation, but will not cure then infection. You may be better served by consulting with your General Dentist or a root canal specialist Endodontist.
Answered 1/13/2023
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