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What Is The "typical" Maintenance Dose For Those On Daily Prednisone?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Del Rio, TX
September 30, 2017
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Susan I have been on it but only for 7 days and its been about 3 or 4 times a year at 5mg hope things are ok in your world...Bob

September 30, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Im on 10 mg a day Dr says to stay on that was on 50 when I was in the hospital then weaned down to 10 over time .If it helps me breathe then I will use it .

October 2, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I was on 10 then 5 now I take 2.5 a day of I don't take it have a lot of congestion!
Does cause weight gain and keeps my blood sugar elevated but can win for losing. I just try to do the best I can!
Thats 2.5mg a day. My breathing treatments are every 4-6hours...

October 1, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Weight gain is terrible

September 30, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Am on prendnisone for last 18 months at 7 per day. Would love to get off it but Dr says no.

September 30, 2017

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