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I took prednisone for 2/1/2 years I have stop taking them. Now I have a rash all over me .can any one tell howling it takes to come off of them

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Hi it depends on the dose and how you stopped taking them. Was it slowly and under doctors orders or did you just do it yourself ?

If the latter you really need to see a doctor asap.

I wish you well.

Billi

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Lifeisperfect

HI there,

I guess it is ok... I am taking Medrol Dose pack and have small rash all over my chest, back and body,,,my health care professional told me it was OK since most of the patient have that side-effect...My point is that rash is the lesser of two evils. ;)

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