How do you come off Predisolone?

Answer 1

This response is based upon an assumption that the query is about 'prednisolone,' (not Predisolone), a steroidal medication. If your query is not about Prednisolone, please ignore this response and modify your query please.

Discontinuation of steroid medications should be done on a gradual basis (i.e. tapered), except if they have been given over a very short period of time. The time of use necessitating taper may vary per prescribing doctor. Steroids include: prednisone (Deltasone), prednisolone (Prelone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), betamethasone (Celestone), cortisone (Cortone), hydrocortisone (Cortef), dexamethasone (Decadron), and triamcinolone (Kenacort)

Tapering Reduces Prednisone Withdrawal Symptoms: If you have taken the medication for more than 3 days. The main reason for a gradual taper is that you may experience symptoms of steroid withdrawal. These symptoms include: joint pain, muscle pain, fatigue, headache, fever, low blood pressure, nausea and vomiting.

Abrupt discontinuation of treatment in patients who have been on steroids for a prolonged period of time may cause severe symptoms due to the fact the normal production of steroids by the body has been turned off.

Some steroids are prescribed in a pre-schedule dispensing pack which takes the medication through its anticipated prescribed doses, then gently tapers off the strength, allowing the body to adjust.

In every instance, it is best to seek professional advice from a doctor or dispensing chemist.