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prednisolone - side effects

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susie123
susie123

Hi, I was told to take 40 mg Prednisolone for a week to help with my vasculitis. I have not seen a rheumatologist and don't know when I will see him. My GP gave me Prednisolone. However, he only gave it to me for a week and then what? I read the leaflet enclosed in the pack and it says not to stop taking medication suddenly, so will it cause any problems to just stop taking it after a week? My GP is absolutely useless, he doesn't care and when I start asking questions, he says he's running late and I have to leave. I am worried to just take it for a week, not knowing if it will cause me any problems. Also I am worried about the moon face, can it happen after a week of taking the medication?

thank you

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    dave170448 susie123

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    Hi Susie

    Are you in the UK? If so, get your GP to refer you to the Vasculitis Centre St Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. They are the world centre of excellence for Vasculitis and have 1,000 Vasculitis patients. The clinic is headed by Dr David Jayne - the world's leading expert on the condition. If your GP had a problem referring you - then contact Addenbrooke's direct and ask to attend. They can literally save your life.

    Good luck !!! I have had Wegener's for 16 years and the team there are awesome!!!

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