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Sudden withdrawl of deflazacort 6
I was on a medication for oral fungal infection in which i was prescribed antifungal medicine antihistamine and deflazacort 6 ..dose of deflazacort 6 was 6mg twice a day for 1 week and then 6mg once a day for 2 weeks..then i stopped taking it as i was getting acid reflux.. i want to know whether it is safe to stop deflazacort in this manner or can it lead to serious issues.. i m very much tensed
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Hello, I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician.
I understand your concern stopping steroids like deflazacort can be worrisome, but your safety depends on the dose, duration, and tapering schedule
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Advices
⢠For short-term use (like your 3-week course), abrupt stopping is generally considered safe if the dose was not very high, though mild withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue, body aches, or mild nausea may occur
⢠Take it easy, maintain hydration, and eat small meals to reduce acid reflux
⢠Monitor your body for any unusual symptoms in the next few days
What to Monitor
⢠Mild warning signs include fatigue, mild dizziness, body aches, or low-grade fever
⢠Note any return of your oral infection symptoms or worsening inflammation
Managment
For your course (6mg twice a day for 1 week, then 6mg once a day for 2 weeks), stopping after completion is usually safe, especially if you did not have prolonged high-dose steroids previously. There is minimal risk of serious adrenal insufficiency with this short-term regimen
When to Consult a Doctor Immediately
⢠Severe fatigue, dizziness, or fainting
⢠Persistent vomiting or abdominal pain
⢠Any sudden return or worsening of inflammation or infection
Every patientâs situation is unique. For accurate guidance and reassurance, itâs important to review your full medication history and symptoms
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Stopping Deflazacort after 3 weeks of short-term use is usually safe and doesn’t cause major withdrawal issues. Some people may feel mild fatigue or body ache for a few days. Take plenty of fluids and rest. Please consult me online if symptoms persist or worsen for further guidance. Hope this helps☺️
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It’s okay to feel worried — let me clarify this for you.
Since you took Deflazacort 6 mg twice daily for a week and once daily for 2 weeks (total ≈ 3 weeks), stopping it abruptly is usually safe for most people because this duration is short and the dose moderate. However, a few individuals may experience mild steroid-withdrawal symptoms like fatigue, body pain, or mood changes. These are self-limiting.
The acid reflux you experienced is a known side effect of steroids — you did the right thing by stopping it if the discomfort was significant. You can take a PPI (like pantoprazole 40 mg before breakfast) for a few days to relieve acidity.
If you notice weakness, dizziness, or persistent symptoms, it’s better to review once so I can guide you on tapering or supportive medicines if needed.
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Fungal and steroid usually dnt go together. Still if u stopped, it's ok. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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If it's stopped before 14days then ok otherwise dose tapering is required
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Yes.. can..hold than medicine some days!!.
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Yes that is correct method
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No problem, it can be
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Stopping the medicine can cause reinfection
For more details kindly book consultation
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You need to taper steroids before stopping completely
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U shouldnt abruptly stop steroids.
Please consult
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Can help
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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Belgaum
No problem
Steroids hav to be tapered
Need not worry no issues
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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