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Prednisone

Just curious about how many people are on Prednisone full time and how things have been since being on Prednisone. I've been on it full time for about a year and a half now and have still had flare ups trying to wean off and when I've gotten sick. Does dosage tend to increase the longer you are on it?

I'm currently (fingers crossed) only taking 4mg. What are others on?

  1. Hi CMorg,
    So sorry it has taken us so long to respond. Sorry to hear you're still having flare ups while on Prednisone.
    So, while we encourage you to talk to your Dr about your treatment- since we cannot offer medical or treatment advice via the internet (for your safety) I would like to share this article with you which may be helpful: https://asthma.net/living/tapering-prednisone

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    Best, Lauren (Asthma.net Team)

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