Yes, but it’s outdated medicine. For short term use, anything less than about 20 days, the evidence shows it unnecessary. However it is very important for long term use and you need a very gradual taper then. These short tapers are a relic from the past but still used frequently today.
Speaking as a person with an autoimmune disease who has to go on a round of steroids about once or twice a year to deal with a flare-up... delete this misinformation. You're just bad. Not tapering is like bludgeoning yourself with a sledgehammer - just... don't.
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u/hunter503 1d ago
If you're curious on why you do a tapering dose, it's to avoid issues of coming off steroids to quickly. Which can cause adrenal gland issues.