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Medical Advice To Reduce Medicine Doze
I am 68, 5 9 and weigh 280. I am on prednisone (40 mg every other day) for myasthenia gravis. I also take Azathripine (100 mg), mestinon (120 mg x 3 daily), and have IVIG once a month. I need/want to lose weight but obviously am losing the battle. I also take linsinopil and simvastatin. Is there anything I can take/do for weight loss? I have not been off of prednisone for the last 5 years. I get down to 7.5 mg every other month and then have a flair... I have been on as high as 60 mg every day.
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
You should work with your doctor to taper down the dose to the lowest you can without getting an increase in symptoms. Reduce your food intake by 20%. Exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Practice stress relieving measures like yoga, meditation or relaxation techniques.
These will help you lose weight gradually over a period of time.
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
You should work with your doctor to taper down the dose to the lowest you can without getting an increase in symptoms. Reduce your food intake by 20%. Exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Practice stress relieving measures like yoga, meditation or relaxation techniques.
These will help you lose weight gradually over a period of time.
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