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Question: I am taking omnacortil 40 twice a week for lichen planus since 3 months. How to taper it off as it is leadong to weight gain in my case?
Brief Answer:
should be tapered over 10-12 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam.
I understand your concern.
Dose should be tapered as follows.
40mg twice a week for for 2 weeks followed by 20 mg twice a week for 2 weeks followed 20 mg once a week for 2 weeks followed by 10 mg once a week for 2 weeks followed by 5 mg once a week for 2 weeks followed by 5 mg once a week for 1 week followed by 5 mg every alternate week followed by complete stoppage of the drug.
This will avoid all side effects.
Thank you.
should be tapered over 10-12 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam.
I understand your concern.
Dose should be tapered as follows.
40mg twice a week for for 2 weeks followed by 20 mg twice a week for 2 weeks followed 20 mg once a week for 2 weeks followed by 10 mg once a week for 2 weeks followed by 5 mg once a week for 2 weeks followed by 5 mg once a week for 1 week followed by 5 mg every alternate week followed by complete stoppage of the drug.
This will avoid all side effects.
Thank you.
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