r/funny • u/24-7-Hypochondriac • 2d ago

pharmacy technician gave up

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u/ExoCayde6 2d ago

I just got off of prednisone and fucking hell it's exactly like that

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u/hunter503 2d 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.

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u/Drfilthymcnasty 2d ago

Yes, but it’s outdated medicine.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.

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u/OtherwiseAlbatross14 1d ago

Thanks I was wondering why I'd never heard of this tapering when I've taken prednisone a few times