Stopping Prednisolone

[Yealink]

Hi everyone,

I have been taking Prednisolone for 3.5 years with hardly any problems during reduction. I am now on .5mg and have been for the last 6 weeks with no problems. Just a quick question, should I just stop taking them now or wait a little longer?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Really up to you… but if you are a bit unsure maybe try a slower taper to get from 0.5mg to zero.

Easier on the body than just stopping.. and many have discovered that 0.5mg is doing a lot more than they realise.

Either follow one of tapering plans or just introduce zero on 1 day the first week, 2 days second week etc until you get to week 7 [spacing them initially - so say Sunday, then Sunday and Wednesday, then Sunday, Wednesday and Friday etc].

If an any time you feel unsure then repeat previous week or go back to 0.5mg every day.

[dfrenc01 in reply to DorsetLady]

Thanks DL. I’m currently on 2.5 and ready to continue tapering. Can you post the link to the really slow taper method. I’m encouraged as I haven’t had any issues tapering from 15 over the past two years but I’d rather be safe than sorry. Thanks

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to dfrenc01]

No probs 😊

My versions -

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

DSNS -healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

[Yealink in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you so much, it’s a little daunting to just stop! Will definitely take your advice.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Yealink]

Yes it is…. but as with tapering all the way through, if you go slowly you can always sort it out quickly.. 😊

[Yealink in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you, you’re always most helpful 🙂

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I would do another step - using zero as the new dose in a slowed taper.

[horses-chelt]

Have been on Prednisolone for 18 months, on slowly tapering dose. I always take it about 1-2 am (as recommended on this forum previously). I have a yoghurt beforehand, so the stomach is not empty.I am having some difficulty getting down from 7.5 mgm, not due to pain, more from general return of fatigue, appetite loss etc. I shall persevere, however as I am sure I am on the right track…. certainly thanks to all the advice, etc from this forum….. which is invaluable!

Clem

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to horses-chelt]

Sounds as if adrenals are coming into play - or rather not playing ball.. have a look at this - and just keep plodding on as you are -

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...