| Patient’s current daily prednisone equivalent dose . | Suggested prednisone decrements . | Time interval . |
|---|---|---|
| >40 mg | 5-10 mg decrease | Every week |
| 20-40 mg | 5 mg decrease | Every week |
| 10-20 mg | 2.5 mg decrease | Every 1-4 weeks |
| 5-10 mg | 1 mg decrease | Every 1-4 weeks |
| 5 mg | In absence of clinical symptoms or negative testing for adrenal insufficiency continue 1 mg decrease (if low dosage prednisolone preparations are not available, alternative: 20 mg hydrocortisone with 5 mg decrease) | Every 4 weeks |
| Patient’s current daily prednisone equivalent dose . | Suggested prednisone decrements . | Time interval . |
|---|---|---|
| >40 mg | 5-10 mg decrease | Every week |
| 20-40 mg | 5 mg decrease | Every week |
| 10-20 mg | 2.5 mg decrease | Every 1-4 weeks |
| 5-10 mg | 1 mg decrease | Every 1-4 weeks |
| 5 mg | In absence of clinical symptoms or negative testing for adrenal insufficiency continue 1 mg decrease (if low dosage prednisolone preparations are not available, alternative: 20 mg hydrocortisone with 5 mg decrease) | Every 4 weeks |
| Patient’s current daily prednisone equivalent dose . | Suggested prednisone decrements . | Time interval . |
|---|---|---|
| >40 mg | 5-10 mg decrease | Every week |
| 20-40 mg | 5 mg decrease | Every week |
| 10-20 mg | 2.5 mg decrease | Every 1-4 weeks |
| 5-10 mg | 1 mg decrease | Every 1-4 weeks |
| 5 mg | In absence of clinical symptoms or negative testing for adrenal insufficiency continue 1 mg decrease (if low dosage prednisolone preparations are not available, alternative: 20 mg hydrocortisone with 5 mg decrease) | Every 4 weeks |
| Patient’s current daily prednisone equivalent dose . | Suggested prednisone decrements . | Time interval . |
|---|---|---|
| >40 mg | 5-10 mg decrease | Every week |
| 20-40 mg | 5 mg decrease | Every week |
| 10-20 mg | 2.5 mg decrease | Every 1-4 weeks |
| 5-10 mg | 1 mg decrease | Every 1-4 weeks |
| 5 mg | In absence of clinical symptoms or negative testing for adrenal insufficiency continue 1 mg decrease (if low dosage prednisolone preparations are not available, alternative: 20 mg hydrocortisone with 5 mg decrease) | Every 4 weeks |
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