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I have been taking 5 mg prednisone for 7 days. do i need to taper to stop? also had shot of cortisone 2 days ago in toe joint. does that count?
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Everything counts: That is a smal dose and i wouldn't wooty about tapering off.
Answered 7/26/2013
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No: If you have only been taking it for a week you do not have to taper off.
Answered 7/28/2013
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