Question about Prednisone and no tapering?

[MamaLema]

OP I don’t think you have to worry because it’s such a short time. You should be OK

DS was on large doses of dexamethosone for 8 months. I could hardly bear to watch the tapering

 

[Christine]

My son is severe asthmatic. Anytime he has taken prednisone for more than 5 days it is tapered. 5 days never. I guess there is a magic cut off for how many days you take it. It has been awhile since he has had to take any, possibly 2 years so I don't remember the exact dosage. But yes, he has taken 5 day courses with no tapering but once it was upped to 10 it was always tapered.

Kelly

This is our experience too. My son took it for a month once, and had to taper. Another doctor gave him a 5 day course before for a SEVERE and I mean SEVERE sore throat. No taper needed.

 

[lynxstch]

The original post is from 8 years ago. I hope the OP is feeling better by now!

 

[rajak73]

after 8 years it should be tapered down by now.

 

[Kitty 34]

Our Zombie poster will surely break down how many Zombies are still taking it, etc.

 

[delilah]

I was about to answer this, since I am a physician, but, I won't because it was from 8 years ago.

 

[SharonZ]

This thread is over 7 years old!