Is there a 1mg Prednisolone tablet?

[DevonMichael]

My only experience thus far is steroids in a 5mg or 2.5mg format but after advice from Rheumatologist that I should move from 10mg to 9mg and then in 1mg steps I assume there is a 1mg tablet? Please can someone confirm so I can place a shipping order on my next repeat prescription? Thanks!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Yep, there most certainly is. White uncoated, just right for cutting in half should you need to at lower doses!

[DevonMichael in reply to DorsetLady]

Thanks for swift reassurance! When I first tried to order 2.5mg I was rebuffed by GP through receptionist that there was no such measure. So I wanted to be prepared this time around. Thanks again!

[1Purplecrow]

In US, 1 mg. Tabs are available. Good luck.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

There certainly is in the UK. Never sure about the US though I see Purplecrow says there is. Loads of people claim they can't get it.

There isn't an enteric-coated version - not cost effective they claim.

Don't waste your time asking GPs and even less the receptionists - ask the pharmacist, not the counter staff either. They are the fount of all wisdom when it comes to drugs...

[DevonMichael in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks!

[SweetSue in reply to PMRpro]

Yes, they are definitely available in the US, as that's what I'm using.

[Annodomini]

Over the last five years, I seem to have accumulated a stockpile of 1mg tablets. I'm hoping that it won't be long before I'll be free of them.

[Doralouise77]

They're available in Canada.

[Marcy47]

I get 5mg and 1mg uncoated tablets in UK. I am hoping I can get 2mg so I can reduce to 9mg (5 + 2x2mg)

[DevonMichael in reply to Marcy47]

Mmmmm....not thought there might be a 2mg (because there is a 2.5mg) I was planning to use a 5mg and 4x1mg when I go down to 9mg in January.

[Marcy47]

Hi DevonMichael,

I'm seeing the specialist in Bath for the first time on Monday, I will ask him.

[Stroppymoo]

Yes. Am currently taking 8mg one day and 9mg the next then 8mg for a month then 7/8 and so on etc. This consists of 1×8mg + 4 or 5 x 1mg. Tiny white which I,d never be able to cut in half without a microscope!

[Stroppymoo in reply to Stroppymoo]

Meant one times five mg above

[DevonMichael in reply to Stroppymoo]

Thanks! It appears the 1mg is the currency around low doseage levels.

[MarsiJay]

Yes there a 1mg tablet and my monthly prescription is shared between 5mg and 1 mg. Good luck.