A member asked:

Acth lab <5 1 wk p completing 15day prednisone taper. is adrenal suppression artificial? concerned?20mg x3tabsx 5days, x 2x 5 days, x1 x 5 days.

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Normal: Acth is supposed to be low if you are taking prednisone. It should bounce back once the drug is stopped.

Answered 9/29/2016

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