tapering Entocort off

minnietoty

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Posted 3/11/2012 8:06 PM (GMT 0)

This is my 4 month on Entocort 6mg. According to the manufacturer, treatment should not exceed 6 months. I have to taper it off but I'm afraid of relapse. What is the best way of tapering?
Your replies are highly appreciated.

C6H12O6

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Posted 3/11/2012 9:02 PM (GMT 0)

Is your doctor not telling you?

Mine had me on 9mg for 2 months then I just stopped, no problem.

minnietoty

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Posted 3/11/2012 9:16 PM (GMT 0)

No, he told me to have a slow taper. 6 mg for two days and then drop one day. This will be for 2 weeks. My concern is that when I was tapering pred, i had to follow the slowest taper ever as I used to flare up. I just wanted to explore all possible options.

Delphinium

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Posted 3/12/2012 12:29 AM (GMT 0)

In response for how to taper, here is how I was told to do it: I was supposed to reducemy amount to 6 mg for one month and then to 3 mg for a month and finally down to nothing. Later we tried to alternate daily doses between 9 mg and 6mg every other day.

I wish you the best of luck. If you start to get sick again, just remember to call your doc ASAP. I'm still trying to get off it.

Roni

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Posted 3/12/2012 12:33 AM (GMT 0)

Your pharmacist should be able to give you advice too. Best wishes!

conmire

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Posted 3/12/2012 1:41 PM (GMT 0)

I was on 9mg for one month,tapering to 6mg for one month then 3mg for one month,no side affects while taking and no problems tapering,Good luck with it,Slainte

minnietoty

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Posted 3/12/2012 4:55 PM (GMT 0)

Dear all, thank you very much for the advice. I like this slow taper of one month each. Hope things go on well.

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