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Lifespan of prednisone

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amkoffee
amkoffee

I'm just wondering if anyone knows how long prednisone stays in the body. And how long does it take for all of it to leave a body.

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  • EileenH
    EileenH amkoffee

    Posted

    The half life of pred is just a few hours, the figures quoted vary - but after less than 4 hours there is half of what you took left, 4 hours later, halved again and so on. The standard assumption is that the substance will be pretty much gone after 4 to 5 half lives. So pred will be gone from the body in a day. 

    The effects may take longer to go - but that is something different.

  • Oregonjohn-UK
    Oregonjohn-UK amkoffee

    Posted

    Eileen is spot on as usual - the after effects take quite a bit longer. In my case around 9/10 months before I was fully back to 'normal' howbeit a bit older and wiser!

  • Joydeck
    Joydeck amkoffee

    Posted

    Google this on pred half life: "How long does Prednisone stay in your system – Blood, Urine, Saliva, Hair"

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn Joydeck

      Posted

      Hi Joydeck, very good article. Thanks

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