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What Causes Weakness And Shortness Of Breath After Stopping Methylpred?
Question: I have stopped taking Methylpred 4 mg 3 week ago after a year and a half of cutting back gradually. I am now experiencing extreme weakness and shortness of breath. Is this normal and how long should it continue? Thanks XXXXXXX Dunbar
Brief Answer:
Yes they are; few days to weeks usually
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
Yes sir, you are quite right. What you are experiencing are common withdrawal symptoms, others also include muscular pain, weight loss, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, tiredness, etc.
In most individuals who experience withdrawal symptoms, the medication they are withdrawing from is usually re-initiated or the process of withdrawal is brought down a notch. If at all you have completely discontinued the medication as per your doctors advise after gradual withdrawal, then the best option would be to request your doctor for symptomatic help to cope with the withdrawal symptoms.
There is exactly no telling how long withdrawal symptoms last sir, usually because they vary from one individual to another. In most cases, they should last from a few days to a few weeks, but it is protocol to report any withdrawal symptoms lasting more than a week to your healthcare provider. So please wait for a week, and report to your doctor if these symptoms have god forbid, not subsided.
I hope i have succeeded in addressing your queries sir. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you.
Best wishes.
Yes they are; few days to weeks usually
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
Yes sir, you are quite right. What you are experiencing are common withdrawal symptoms, others also include muscular pain, weight loss, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, tiredness, etc.
In most individuals who experience withdrawal symptoms, the medication they are withdrawing from is usually re-initiated or the process of withdrawal is brought down a notch. If at all you have completely discontinued the medication as per your doctors advise after gradual withdrawal, then the best option would be to request your doctor for symptomatic help to cope with the withdrawal symptoms.
There is exactly no telling how long withdrawal symptoms last sir, usually because they vary from one individual to another. In most cases, they should last from a few days to a few weeks, but it is protocol to report any withdrawal symptoms lasting more than a week to your healthcare provider. So please wait for a week, and report to your doctor if these symptoms have god forbid, not subsided.
I hope i have succeeded in addressing your queries sir. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you.
Best wishes.
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