Is it necessary to taper a short course of oral corticosteroids

December 2003

Is it necessary to taper a short course of oral corticosteroids?

Fortunately, tapering is usually not necessary after using a short course of steroids for an acute asthma attack.

Adults who get up to 60 mg/day of prednisone for 10 days or less don't need tapering.

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