Post Covid dosage

[Thelmarina]

Hi

I’ve finally tested negative for Covid after a fortnight. Phew! Still a slight cough and fatigue. I initially increased dosage from 6.5mg to 12 then 10 for the last few days. Shall I take 8mg for a couple of days, then 7mg then go back to 6.5mg? Not sure the best course of action for the jolly adrenals - I’m not suffering increased PMR symptoms. Sorry to be boring but my GP is not an expert in this and my rheumatologist very hard to get hold of. Thanks for any advice!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Technically, after only 2 weeks you can drop straight back to the original dose, should have been no real suppression of any existing adrenal function.

[Thelmarina in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks x

[Purpleazalia]

Hi Thelmarina, how long overall have you taken an increase in dose?

I think the advice changes if you don't manage to drop back to your original dose within 10/12 days of taking higher doses, and you might need a more gradual reduction.

You could try your 8mg, 7mg plan and see how it goes - 🤞 for you