Prednisone...?

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Hi,

I have a quick question about prednisone.... i was prescribed 60mg per day for tendinitis (more specifically, iliotibial band syndrome), and at the end of day 5, i will be completely out of prednisone. I am not sure if it is safe to go from 60mg to 0- do i have to call for a refill, or is it not so crucial to taper the dose slowelt when it is only a short-term treatment?

thanks!

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Specializes in Plastic Surgery, ER.

That sounds like a normal prednisone routine, to start with a larger dose and taper down. And generally, people don't stay on prednisone long term due to side effects.

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you definitely taper yourself off of prednisone, per md instructions.

leslie

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that's the problem- i don't have any further instructions. i have 15 pills a 20mg, and the bottle says take 3 tablets every day- so that means, 60mg every day for 5 days, and then i am out. is that okay, or do i have to get a refill to get down gradually?

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Specializes in Med-Surg/Peds/O.R./Legal/cardiology.

I would have to question 60 to 0. You may want to call your prescriber to check. I have ALWAYS seen it tapered.

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you need to call your doctor.

we cannot give medical advice, per tos.

you can always call your pharmacist, also.

leslie

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.

You need to contact the physician who prescribed the Prednisone for further instructions.

TOS prohibits us from giving the medical advice you are seeking.

Good luck.

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