As a result, there is no evidence from controlled studies on the efficacy of different initial doses or drug tapering. The only controlled study suggests that initial prednisone doses ≤ 10 mg is ...

especially if you’re having a mild to moderate flare-up. A doctor may also prescribe oral prednisone to help you safely taper off steroids after receiving IV steroids. You may take a decreasing ...

A prednisone taper gradually reduces your corticosteroid dose over days, weeks, or months to prevent prednisone withdrawal. Stopping prednisone abruptly can lead to adrenal insufficiency ...

The primary finding from this trial supports adding prednisone to methotrexate early in the course of RA. However, as the authors note, we don't yet know whether glucocorticoid therapy protects ...