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How Long Does Prednisone Stay In The System?

I was on a prednisone dose for the required 20 days. 4 pills for 4 days, 3 pills, etc. I took my last pill today. How long does prednisone stay in your system I m sorry. I didn t realize I had to pay for an answer. I will just as my physician tomorrow. Thanks anyway.
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
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Hi dear ,

As per your query you are on prednisone from last 20 days . Well there can be many factory on which elimination of this drug from body depends like individual body , dose , frequency, metabolic rate , body mass and duration . Usually elimination half life of prednisone is around 3 to 4 hours. This is the time it takes for your body to reduce the plasma levels by half. It usually takes around 5.5 half lives for a drug to be completely eliminated from your system. So it can nearly take 24 hours to completely washout from your system . Drinking lots of fluid and light exercise will be helpful .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Long Does Prednisone Stay In The System?

Hi dear , As per your query you are on prednisone from last 20 days . Well there can be many factory on which elimination of this drug from body depends like individual body , dose , frequency, metabolic rate , body mass and duration . Usually elimination half life of prednisone is around 3 to 4 hours. This is the time it takes for your body to reduce the plasma levels by half. It usually takes around 5.5 half lives for a drug to be completely eliminated from your system. So it can nearly take 24 hours to completely washout from your system . Drinking lots of fluid and light exercise will be helpful . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari