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Safe dose of prednisone?

Safe dose of prednisone?

Is there a safe dose of prednisone?

What is the suggested prednisone dose for adults? or to your current condition?

Some people have to take prednisone long-term, but is it safe?

The latest research shows that there may be a safer dose of prednisone for certain people, especially those with rheumatic conditions.

The same principles apply even if you are taking prednisone for another reason.

Watch my new video to find out more…

Show Notes in Video:

Safe Dose of Prednisone?

  • If a person is taking less than or equal to 5 mg is at low risk!

How about doses for about 10 mg a day?

  • The risks of side effects in that situation are not worth it.

Patient’s Specific Characteristics:

  1. Age
  2. Sex
  3. Genetics
  4. Predisposition
  5. Co-morbidities
  6. Medication
  7. Lifestyle

Prednisone Troubling Side Effects

  • Bone Loss
  • Osteoporosis
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Infection

Dr. Megan Milne, PharmD, BCACP

Dr. Megan Milne, PharmD, BCACP, is an award-winning clinical pharmacist board certified in the types of conditions people take prednisone for. Dr. Megan had to take prednisone herself for an autoimmune condition so understands what it feels like to suffer prednisone side effects and made it her mission to counteract them as the Prednisone Pharmacist.

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