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PMR, TAPERING FROM 9 to 8

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kathy67492
kathy67492

i wanted to thank "lodger" for his reduction plan...it has worked beautifully...no problems! I reduced the prednisone from 10 mg to 9 mg and feel great. The instructions are to wait 2-3 weeks before going to 8 mg. Can I try 8 sooner than that? I have read about the dangers of tapering too quickly. Appreciate the input of all of you on this forum!...good advice! Thanks you.

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    pauline36422 kathy67492

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    all i can say  slow is best  and i always wiat untill the  withdrawal pain has gone. after 4 to 5 days and  start  again,  as i get   lower i did  quater at a time   good luck
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