Update

[Oscarsnan]

I’ve stayed at 6.25 of pred for 2months now anxiety a little better feel very brain foggy and tired still but have decided to break the quarter tablet in half very fiddly but doable. I’ve been on Pred for PMR for 11years now my last basal Cortisol test result was over 500 but the tapering is so tough. Hoping to get to 6mg before 3 week holiday in Spain end of September the thought of cutting all 1/4 or 1/8s up has spurred me on cautiously to try and attempt to taper again.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Good luck...

I know you do use a slower tapering plan, but those can always be extended by repeating each stage once or even twice if necessary. That might eliminate the need to cut the pills smaller than you already are.

500mcg tablets [0.5mg] are also available - although a lot more expensive, but might be worth asking for them.. always worth a punt!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Just amended reply!

[Oscarsnan in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you I never know there was a 0.5 Prednislone tablet and no GP or endo has told me even though they know I taper by 1/4 mg or Lower each time. I will ask about them but I don’t hold out much hope. Thank You. I also do the repeat weeks if the taper is not going to well.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Oscarsnan]

Well no harm in asking - and if they know you are struggling you might lucky. As I said always worth asking .. 😊