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Rapid Prednisone Taper

Rapid Prednisone

1 Tablet = 5 mg

IMPORTANT: Do not ever stop taking your prednisone. If you have questions about your medication and how it’s working, contact your doctor.

Date Medication Schedule
__________ 60 mg in the morning, 60 mg in the afternoon Day #2
__________ 50 mg in the morning, 50 mg in the afternoon Day #3
__________ 40 mg in the morning, 40 mg in the afternoon Day #4
__________ 30 mg in the morning, 30 mg in the afternoon Day #5
__________ 30 mg in the morning, 15 mg in the afternoon Day #6
__________ 30 mg once a day for 1 week (6 tablets)
__________ 25 mg once a day for 2 weeks (5 tablets)
__________ 20 mg once a day for 2 weeks (4 tablets)
__________ 17.5 mg once a day for 2 weeks (3 1/2 tablets)
__________ 15 mg once a day for 2 weeks (3 tablets)
__________ 12.5 mg once a day for 2 weeks (2 1/2 tablets)
__________ 10 mg each day (2 tablets)

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