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2021-05-13 04:17:56
Should I taper down dexa 8 mg course. Or can I stop it when the course of 7 days is over. My physician is not available. My dexa dose of 8 mg per day for 7 days is finishing tomorrow. What to do?
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Tapper the dose. Try to take half tablet then half of that half tablet then stop.

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Taper down the doses subsequently
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Stop in tappering manner.Dont stop suddenly.

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If it is prescribed for less than 10 days tapering of dose is not required.. if you taper also nothing wrong ok .

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