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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Prednisone Taken For Sciatica Pain
Question: Prednisone - How often and what dosage can you safely take it. This would be used for severe sciatica
Brief Answer:
40 mg 2 divided doses
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. For sciatica pain prednisone can be taken upto 40 mg in two divided doses daily for a month or two then slowly taper the dose and dont do it abruptly. If the pain still persists go for other options like epidural steroid injections or disc removal surgery for the decompression.
I hope it helps. Take goid care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards XXXXXXX
40 mg 2 divided doses
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. For sciatica pain prednisone can be taken upto 40 mg in two divided doses daily for a month or two then slowly taper the dose and dont do it abruptly. If the pain still persists go for other options like epidural steroid injections or disc removal surgery for the decompression.
I hope it helps. Take goid care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards XXXXXXX
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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