Posted by Mark on November 20, 1998 at 15:02:37:
In Reply to: Re: Can't get off Prednisone posted by Jackie on November 20, 1998 at 12:25:03:
I went back and checked my calendar from 97. Following is the schedule I was on for 20mg:
3 x for 3 days
2 x for 3 days
1 x for 4 days
two weeks later I had to go back on because I felt so bad. (flu like symptoms)tired, body aches, headaches - not clusters.
second taper was as follows:
2 x for 5 days
1 x for 5 days
1/2 for 5 days
1/4 for 5 days
I still felt pretty bad after the taper but the slower one was easier. I thought Pred had some pretty intense side effects for long term use. Make sure you are keeping your doc. informed.
Hope this helps.