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Is Sudden Withdrawal From Prednisone Safe?
I have a bacterial cold lingering for over a week, it is resulting in a yellow phelmn & cough & also a runny nose.'
my dr. prescribed an antibiotic & also presidone.............. 3 talbets a day for 5 days w/ the medication which is for 7 days.
the predisone has left me dizzy,no appetite & insomnia & also constipation Can I stop the presidone. so I can get some rest
my dr. prescribed an antibiotic & also presidone.............. 3 talbets a day for 5 days w/ the medication which is for 7 days.
the predisone has left me dizzy,no appetite & insomnia & also constipation Can I stop the presidone. so I can get some rest
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
Hi,
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
Steroid drugs are generally given in tapered doses.That means the dose gradually decreased towards the end.This is done to avoid problems arises out of sudden withdrawal of steroid.But This is done in long done long duration treatment as in nephrotic syndrome.
In your case it is just a matter of seven days and dose tapering may not be needed.
If you cant tolerate the steroid,you can stop the drug after discussing with treating physician.
Hope this information helps.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
Steroid drugs are generally given in tapered doses.That means the dose gradually decreased towards the end.This is done to avoid problems arises out of sudden withdrawal of steroid.But This is done in long done long duration treatment as in nephrotic syndrome.
In your case it is just a matter of seven days and dose tapering may not be needed.
If you cant tolerate the steroid,you can stop the drug after discussing with treating physician.
Hope this information helps.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
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