Short term pred

[matty]

hello. This is first time taken any pill since dx in 07 with ibd. Dr. prescribed 50 mg for 5 days and me hating pills cut them in half becausei figured they were too high. I took 25 mg for 6 days and some improvement. Went back to dr. and he gave me again the 5day 50 mg. I took them and have 2 left. Pharmacist said i could cut the last 2 days to 25 mg. Is that okay or do i have to taper, dr. said no. I phoned different pharmacies and half are for tapering and not. Thats 11 days total, 6 days 25mg and 5 5omg. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Grumbletum]

Matty, from what I understand, you don't need to taper when on a short course of Pred. I think he probably put you on the second 5 day course because you'd reduced the dose the first time. Sometimes a quick blast of Pred at a higher dose can quickly get inflammation under control.
So I'd listen to the doc and take the 50g. Hope that helps

 

[matty]

thanks, i will. It had been helping but my last day tomorrow.