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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Major => Topic started by: maha on September 19, 2016, 06:52:14 AM

Title: wysolone 10mg(prednisolone)
Post by: maha on September 19, 2016, 06:52:14 AM

Hi
Does wysolone 10mg(once every alternate day) needs tapering down the dose to withdraw? Hassan was prescribed 10mg wysolone for 2 months taken once every alternate day. Should I taper the dose to 5mg and then stop? His doc said its not necessary but patients who have been on steroids say it needs tapering down. Please help

Kind Regards
Maha

Title: Re: wysolone 10mg(prednisolone)
Post by: Andy Battaglia on September 24, 2016, 05:00:48 PM

It should be tapered off and not stopped all at once. http://www.mayoclinic.org/prednisone-withdrawal/expert-answers/faq-20057923

Title: Re: wysolone 10mg(prednisolone)
Post by: maha on September 25, 2016, 06:03:56 AM

Thank You Andy