Guest guest Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Here is something I saved from my early days on the Long Island List which may be helpful for those trying to wean off prednisone: To those trying a slow prednisone wean, Since Ben is 9, he sees a pediatric GI who follows an extremely conservative prednisone weaning schedule that maybe some of you " older " folks would be interested in. I think this schedule is typical for kids but I don't know about adults. Of course, check with your doctor first. It starts when you get down to 20 mg. two weeks - alternate 20mg/15mg every other day two weeks - alternate 20 mg/10mg every other day two weeks - alternate 20 mg/5mg every other day two weeks - alternate 20 mg/0 mg every other day two weeks - 15 mg every other day two weeks - 10 mg every other day two weeks - 5 mg every other day two weeks - 2.5 mg every other day Be well, Caryl mom of Ben, Crohn's 1 year, SCD 3 weeks — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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