Medically reviewed by Alex Yampolsky, PharmDKey TakeawaysPrednisone should be reduced gradually to avoid severe withdrawal symptoms.Your healthcare provider will help create a tapering schedule based ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I'm an 83-year-old man in good health who exercises regularly. I came down with a common cold and was prescribed a five-day course of prednisone (50 mg). I've taken two so far. I've ...