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How To Withdraw From Methylprednisolone?
Have taken methylprednisolone 6 days... 1st day was Sunday night in ER for back pain (discs) I don t know what the dose was. Tues - 24 mg ( 4 mg tabs 6 times throughout day) Wed - 20 mg ( 4 mg tabs 5 times) Thurs - 16 mg Fri - 12 mg Having headaches and other side effects Can I safely stop without taking the last two days of 8 mg tomorrow and 4 on Sunday?
Tue, 13 Jun 2017
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Hello,
Steroids need to be tapered nicely otherwise, it can cause adrenal insufficiency.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Steroids need to be tapered nicely otherwise, it can cause adrenal insufficiency.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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