what is the lowest pred start for pmr I have just got prelim from the waiting for blood results after 16 years with gca I Don, t want high doses again
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What works to relieve the symptoms, there is no fixed dose. They usually start with 15mg - it may or may not be enough. The 2015 Guidelines say "The lowest effective dose in the range 12.5mg to 25mg, exceptionally 30mg"
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