It depends on the size and weight of your dog. Check with your vet. You do not always have to taper off Prednisaone. If you are only taking it for 5 days it can be prescribed as a 20 mg pill once a day for 5 days. The Vet knows what he is doing, just follow his instructions!
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Yes, a person typically needs to be weaned off Prednisone rather than stopping it abruptly, especially if they have been on it for an extended period. This gradual reduction helps prevent withdrawal symptoms and allows the adrenal glands to resume normal cortisol production. The weaning process should be guided by a healthcare professional to tailor the tapering schedule to the individual's specific situation.
yes prednisone can become very addicting, and you should take it exactly as the doctor has prescribed
Yes, it is physically possible to consume alcohol while taking prednisone. But the question you should have asked is "Should alcohol be consumed while taking prednisone?". But you didn't ask that question, so I won't answer it.
The steroid Prednisone should not effect your menstrual cycle.
Should I stop taking chlorpheniramine if I am now taing prednisone.
This will depend greatly on why your dog was started on prednisone. If the prednisone was for a temporary condition, like getting an itchy skin under control, your dog should be weaned off the prednisone within a couple months at most. However, prednisone is also prescribed to treat Cushings disease, which is a permanent condition that requires medication for the rest of the dog's life.
One should only take Prednisone if it is prescribed by a doctor for you. The doctor will give you the correct medications to treat your urinary tract infection as well.
Yes they can but have to be weaned off of the prednisone very slowly. This should only be done under your Veterinarian's care. Why is the dog on prednisone in the first place? Some serious diseases & cancers require the dog be on the pred for a long time. This is why this should all be done under your Vet's care.
No, prednisone actually makes you more susceptible to infections and makes them harder to treat if you should get one.
You should ask your veterinarian this question. There are many different formulations of prednisone, some of which can be split and some which cannot.
Yes, if you take prednisone you should not smoke while you are taking it. There is a harmful interaction that may even lead to permanent conditions or disease states!